The festive season’s almost here. If you’re staying on campus or in your student home over the break, now’s a good time to plan ahead and check out what’s available for you on campus.
Staying in Halls
If you’re living in Halls, you’re welcome to remain in your accommodation over the Christmas break. Hall receptions stay open 24/7 throughout the holidays — including Christmas Day and New Year’s Day — so there’ll always be someone around if you need help.
If you’ll be staying between 20 December and 5 January, please email your Hall reception to let them know. You’ll find all reception contact details on the Halls Life webpages.
Your Residential Advisers (RAs) will also be on duty every night during the festive period. If you need advice or a friendly chat, you can reach them via the numbers listed under ‘contact details for specific teams’ on the Halls webpages.
More information about staying in Halls over the break, including some festive events, is available on the Halls Team website.
Things to do in Liverpool
The city is full of things to do at this time of year, whether it’s exploring Christmas celebrations, markets and light displays, or using your time off to discover our museums, galleries and heritage sites. Visit Liverpool have a full run-down on what’s offer on their website.
Looking after your wellbeing over the break
The festive season can feel different for everyone. If you’re staying at University, Student Minds has put together some ideas to help you look after your wellbeing — like creating a daily routine, staying active and exploring volunteering opportunities. Find out more on their website.
Mental health support
If you are experiencing significant mental health difficulties in the Liverpool area and need immediate help, call the Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust Crisis Line on 0800 145 6570.
If you or someone else is at immediate risk of serious harm or injury, you should call the emergency services by dialling 999. Or, go straight to the nearest hospital with an Accident and Emergency (A&E) department.
You can also access Health Assured, a free, confidential advice line, with help available to talk through any problem, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year (including Christmas Day). Qualified counsellors and advisors understand the pressures of student life and are there to help anyone who needs it. Call the 24/7 helpline for free on 0800 028 3766.
Other support services include:
- Liverpool Light Mental Health Crisis Support – based at 181-185 London Road, Liverpool, L3 8JG. This is a walk-in centre, open from 6pm to 1am. You don’t need an appointment and is a safe place for people who are experiencing or at risk of a mental health crisis to walk in and talk to someone.
- PAPYRUS is the UK Charity for the prevention of young suicide (under 35). For PAPYRUS HOPELINEUK call 0800 068 4141 (open 9am – midnight every day of the week).
- You can text SHOUT free of charge from any UK mobile network and get confidential advice and support straight to your mobile
- If you need to talk to someone in confidence the Samaritans have a 24-hour phone line which is free to call: 116 123.
Other campus facilities
- Sport Liverpool will be open with reduced hours over the break — full details of their opening hours are available on their website.
- Guild outlets (Union Brew, the Sphinx and the Courtyard) have various closing dates (more info on their website), and all will reopen on Monday 5 January 2025.
- Our libraries (Harold Cohen, Sydney Jones and Leahurst) are all closed Wednesday, 24 – Friday 26 December and Wednesday 31 December – Thursday 1 January. Their opening times and Help Desk support have variable opening times for the rest of the Christmas break – check their webpages for full details.