LUSUMA Welfare
Coffee and Cake
LUSUMA's Welfare Department is here to support you throughout your time at Leicester.
Coming to university is a massive step, and it’s normal to experience some turbulence in your time at medical school. LUSUMA and its members are an important support network full of friendly, approachable and like-minded individuals.
You’re never alone if you’re struggling with something whilst at Leicester and we’re here to help you through it. No problem is too small, and there is no such thing as a silly question. We have recently merged with the Medics’ Welfare Society (a LUSUMA sub-society) to use our combined resources to help more people, and are very open to any suggestions of how better to provide support. Feel free to use the form at the bottom of the page to get in touch.
We hope that medical school is the best five years it can be, but remember these pastoral resources exist for a reason. Throw yourself into university life, safe in the knowledge that we have your back when you need it.
Your LUSUMA Welfare Officer, Immy, is your first port of call for anything you feel you need to talk about. She can put you in touch with university or medical school welfare services (some of which are found in the ‘Useful Services and External Links’ section below), or just sit down for a cup of tea. For more information, use the contact form at the bottom of the page or email welfare@lusuma.com
Coming to university is a massive step, and it’s normal to experience some turbulence in your time at medical school. LUSUMA and its members are an important support network full of friendly, approachable and like-minded individuals.
You’re never alone if you’re struggling with something whilst at Leicester and we’re here to help you through it. No problem is too small, and there is no such thing as a silly question. We have recently merged with the Medics’ Welfare Society (a LUSUMA sub-society) to use our combined resources to help more people, and are very open to any suggestions of how better to provide support. Feel free to use the form at the bottom of the page to get in touch.
We hope that medical school is the best five years it can be, but remember these pastoral resources exist for a reason. Throw yourself into university life, safe in the knowledge that we have your back when you need it.
Your LUSUMA Welfare Officer, Immy, is your first port of call for anything you feel you need to talk about. She can put you in touch with university or medical school welfare services (some of which are found in the ‘Useful Services and External Links’ section below), or just sit down for a cup of tea. For more information, use the contact form at the bottom of the page or email welfare@lusuma.com
Welfare Pages
Here are a set of buttons that can direct you to key themes that fall under Welfare - simply click on them to visit the page they link to.
The section for 'Frequently Asked Questions' is updated periodically as weird and wonderful questions are posed to us, and the other pages are as up to date as possible. The 'Useful Services & External Links' page is worth a read - it’s a long list of links to welfare-related services and websites, both within the university and outside. If you have any further questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch - scroll down to the bottom to find a form.
The section for 'Frequently Asked Questions' is updated periodically as weird and wonderful questions are posed to us, and the other pages are as up to date as possible. The 'Useful Services & External Links' page is worth a read - it’s a long list of links to welfare-related services and websites, both within the university and outside. If you have any further questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch - scroll down to the bottom to find a form.
Welfare Committee
LUSUMA Welfare Officer - welfare@lusuma.com
Immy Bremner
Immy Bremner
Hi there!
I’m Immy, a third year student and your Welfare Officer for the year ahead.
My job is to be your point of contact for any pastoral issues you encounter in your time here at Leicester. Please feel free to talk to me in person or online at any time - I may not have all the answers, but I can definitely point you in the direction of the people who do. There’s no such thing as a silly problem, I’m always up for a natter!
I’m a firm believer that nothing can’t be solved with a cup of tea and a chat - so make sure to come along to our monthly Coffee&Cake sessions (if nothing else the cake is free!). Together with Andy (Vice President of Academic and Welfare) I organise stress-relief events throughout the term - from exercise tasters to mindfulness techniques, to puppies. Yes, puppies (it’s incredible).
My main aim is to reduce stigma surrounding mental health. Fear of judgement can prevent students from seeking help when they really need it and so issues can escalate behind closed doors. I want to cultivate a more open atmosphere and encourage peers to support each other openly. Asking for help takes courage and LUSUMA is here to support you during the highs and the lows.
I’m Immy, a third year student and your Welfare Officer for the year ahead.
My job is to be your point of contact for any pastoral issues you encounter in your time here at Leicester. Please feel free to talk to me in person or online at any time - I may not have all the answers, but I can definitely point you in the direction of the people who do. There’s no such thing as a silly problem, I’m always up for a natter!
I’m a firm believer that nothing can’t be solved with a cup of tea and a chat - so make sure to come along to our monthly Coffee&Cake sessions (if nothing else the cake is free!). Together with Andy (Vice President of Academic and Welfare) I organise stress-relief events throughout the term - from exercise tasters to mindfulness techniques, to puppies. Yes, puppies (it’s incredible).
My main aim is to reduce stigma surrounding mental health. Fear of judgement can prevent students from seeking help when they really need it and so issues can escalate behind closed doors. I want to cultivate a more open atmosphere and encourage peers to support each other openly. Asking for help takes courage and LUSUMA is here to support you during the highs and the lows.
LUSUMA Vice President of Academic and Welfare - vpaws@lusuma.com
Andy Sharp
Hello there!
I’m Andy, the Vice President of Academic, Welfare and Sponsorehip for this year. My role is to oversee LUSUMA’s provision of academic and welfare services, supporting Gaurika the Academic Officer and Immy the Welfare Officer in their job roles and helping them out where I can. I also get involved in wider LUSUMA things, organising such things as LUSUMA’s sponsorships, the Medic Parents system and the Fresher’s Fair. Last year I was the Welfare Officer and so I have a particular interest in this area - I hope to spend this year working closely with Immy to make our society’s welfare provision as accessible and useful as it possibly can be.
If you’re a masochist and particularly want to know a little bit more about me, feel free to check out my bio page here: VPAWS
You can get hold of me for any reason by email at vpaws@lusuma.com. No problem is too big or too small - if I can’t help then I will probably know somebody who can.
I’m Andy, the Vice President of Academic, Welfare and Sponsorehip for this year. My role is to oversee LUSUMA’s provision of academic and welfare services, supporting Gaurika the Academic Officer and Immy the Welfare Officer in their job roles and helping them out where I can. I also get involved in wider LUSUMA things, organising such things as LUSUMA’s sponsorships, the Medic Parents system and the Fresher’s Fair. Last year I was the Welfare Officer and so I have a particular interest in this area - I hope to spend this year working closely with Immy to make our society’s welfare provision as accessible and useful as it possibly can be.
If you’re a masochist and particularly want to know a little bit more about me, feel free to check out my bio page here: VPAWS
You can get hold of me for any reason by email at vpaws@lusuma.com. No problem is too big or too small - if I can’t help then I will probably know somebody who can.