The Advice Centre drop in at the Student Hub
Wednesday 03 Feb 2010
The Advice Centre's services will be available in the glass room at the student hub from 12-2pm on Tuesday 9th Feb 2010. Nigel Cooke the student Adviser will be available to help you on the following issues:
- Academic issues Appeals and complaints within your department or generally in the college.
- Accommodation Getting your deposit back, small claims court, repairs, unfair terms within contracts, tenancy agreement checking service and general advice on your housing rights, Council Tax
- Money Advice Write to credit companies to negotiate payment plans, negotiate with college over non payment of fees or accommodation rents, help with looking for extra areas of funding and also offers advice on budgeting
- Employment rights Break entitlement, minimum wage, National Insurance Numbers and bullying and harassment at work
- Consumer Rights Taking products back, internet buying, distance selling and general statutory rights on purchases in any area.
- International Student Issues Homesickness, fees and general and local information.
- Legal Help with any legal situations that students face themselves in such as court summons or any other legal matter
- Also, personal safety, sexual health, alcohol and drug issues.
It is hoped that the hub can refer students to Nigel directly in the hub to save them being made to walk over to the Union.
If you would like to book a specific time with the student adviser please contact the student hub.