Abortion #
University: drop in to see the nurse health advisers at either campus or contact them by phone 07739 983 703 / email studenthealth@chi.ac.uk
Website: abortion advice from British Pregnancy Advisory Service – balanced advice and treatment
Website: NHS Abortion
Website: Brook: Your life | Abortion
Abuse #
University: Please book an appointment to speak to a Wellbeing Adviser by emailing Wellbeing@chi.ac.uk. Or contact our Sexual Violence and Misconduct Liaison Officer (SVMLO) on studenthealth@chi.ac.uk.
Chlamydia #
University: Collect a free testing kit from the LRC toilets or the Health Centres at both BOC and BRC. You can also request a free testing kit online from NHS West Sussex Sexual Health or by phone: 01903 285199
Website: NHS Conditions – chlamydia
Contraception #
University: Free condoms are available in the health centre and LRC toilets on both Campuses.
Website: Sexual Health West Sussex – Clinic Search
Organisation: or contact your GP or find a clinic Sexual Health West Sussex – Clinic Search
- Chichester Sexual Health Clinic, St Richard’s Hospital: 01903 285199
- Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital: 0845 1113456
Domestic abuse #
Website: Victim Support
Website: My Sisters’ House
Website: Women’s Aid
Helpline: National Domestic Violence Helpline: freephone 24 hour 0808 2000247
Website: NHS – Domestic violence and abuse
Website: Helpguide – a trusted, non-profit guide to mental health and wellbeing
Gender issues #
University: the University has a Gender and LGB Equality Group (GLGB) that is proactive in taking the lead to shape the gender including trans gender and sexual orientation equality agenda for the University, while ensuring compliance with legislative requirements. Members have first-hand experience, appreciation or specialist knowledge in matters that impact on the gender, trans gender, and lesbian, gay and bi-sexual University community. If you have an area of particular interest and would like to be involved either email equality@chi.ac.uk or look out for campus announcements.
University: you can also talk to the Student’s Union LGBT Officer – email: sulgbtqofficer@chi.ac.uk
HIV #
University: if you know or suspect that you may have HIV please see one of our nurse health advisers for advice and guidance.
Website: Terrence Higgins Trust or phone: 0808 802 1221
Pregnancy #
University: for advice and support see the nurse health advisers.
University: the University of Chichester Policy on Support for Pregnant Students can be found on the policies webpage in the section for student support.
Website: https://optionschichester.org.uk/ Pregnancy Options Centre, FREE, unbiased help and support for unplanned pregnancy, post abortion and pregnancy loss
Rape #
University: The Sexual Assault Reference Booklet has been created to provide you with advice, guidance and useful contacts. You can download the latest copy from the Help and support after sexual assault help page.
University: You may also speak in complete confidence to the nurse health advisers or a student wellbeing adviser.
Sexual assault #
University: The Sexual Assault Reference Booklet has been created to provide you with advice, guidance and useful contacts. You can download the latest copy from the Help and support after sexual assault help page.
Website: Life Centre is a charity based in Chichester, providing counselling services for survivors of rape and sexual abuse.
Website: The Saturn Centre provides free support and practical help to anyone in Sussex who has experience sexual violence and/or sexual abuse.
Sexual health #
Website: Brook – sexual health advice and service for people under 25.
Website: Sexual Health West Sussex
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs/STDs) #
University: see the nurse health advisers for confidential advice.
Website: Sexual Health West Sussex – find a clinic
Victim support #
Helpline: Victim Support – support line weeknights 8pm to 8am, weekends Saturday 5pm to Monday 8am: 08 08 16 89 111