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Mentoring handbook

An essential guide for Specialist Mental Health Mentors written by UMHAN member, Hannah Facey.
5 Jan 2026
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Transition into further study or employment

Information, research and resources to support students with mental health conditions moving out of study and into employment.
26 Jun 2024
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Training materials

From training delivered by UMHAN members.
26 Mar 2024
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Employment

This page provides information and resources for mentors who are self-employed, freelance and/or working for an employment agency.
31 Jan 2024
Members only
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Transition to the workplace

People with mental health conditions are able to apply for Access to Work funding for tailored support once they are over 16.
17 Jan 2024
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Staff mental health and wellbeing

A collection of helplines and resources to support member and general staff wellbeing.
10 May 2023
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Practitioner support

How do mental health practitioners look after their own mental health and wellbeing?
29 Sep 2021

Tips and best practice for remote working with students with mental health conditions

This page has been developed after a series of online meetings with members.
4 May 2020
Members only
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Practical Service Guidance: Development and Provision of a Service

UMHAN prepared guidance document for the sector.
21 Dec 2017

Access arrangements for HE mental health provision

In 2014, a guidance document was developed regarding access arrangements for the provision of mental health services in Higher Education.
29 May 2014