Your Social Welfare Officers

Issy Marks and Kenton Whitehall

sscsu.femalewelfare@sid.cam.ac.uk

sscsu.malewelfare@sid.cam.ac.uk

University is an amazing experience where you can try new things, meet amazing people and have some of the greatest fun of your life. There are times, however, when it can get you down. Don’t worry, for these occasions, there are plenty of people around to help: your social welfare officers, the nurse, the pastoral dean and the tutor system. 

As social welfare officers, we’re here to offer you support of any kind, should you need it. For any worries, sexual health or emotional issues, no matter how great or small, we’re always happy to listen. We can also provide advice on what kind of financial support is out there, who else there is to talk to, and can be the link between you and senior members of staff.

Come and have a chat if you see us around college or come to one of the regular welfare cake sessions. If you can’t make a time, please feel free to drop one of us an email and we can arrange something.

We also have a welfare phone if you would like to get in contact with us immediately. This phone has no numbers stored so everything is run on an entirely confidential basis. You can phone or text at any time, day or night and we will always get back to you as soon as possible. The number is 07582008301.

We understand if you’d prefer not to talk face-to-face. If you’re worrying about something, or need some help but would like to remain nameless, you can send us a message using the anonymous messaging system below.

For one reason or another, you may want some help or advice without meeting in person. You can contact us through the Hushmail link below. Sign up for an account and then send an email either to sscsu.femalewelfare@sid.cam.ac.uk or sscsu.malewelfare@sid.cam.ac.uk or both and we will get back to you within 24 hours.

Click here to go to Hushmail.

How to use Hushmail

Please don’t be put off – it takes seconds to sign up for an account and you don’t have to put in any personal details, making it totally anonymous.

1. Once you’ve followed the instructions to create an account, sign in.

2. On the next screen, click the free option.

3. Compose your email and send it to sscsu.femalewelfare@sid.cam.ac.uk or sscsu.malewelfare@sid.cam.ac.uk. Please remember to uncheck encryption otherwise we cannot read it!

4. Check back in 24 hours and there should be a reply in your Hushmail inbox.