Accessing Support – Leeds Beckett University

The Chaplaincy is here for staff and students of Leeds Beckett University.

Chaplains are available for drop-in visits, for appointments, and we have a 24/7  phone service.

Use the Chaplaincy:

  • Whether you have a faith (Christian, Jewish, Muslim etc.) or have no religious beliefs.
  • When you need someone independent and confidential to talk to.
  • If you’re finding life difficult or you have a tricky decision to make.
  • If you have lost someone close to you.
  • If you want to explore spirituality.

We are here to support you pastorally, or in faith.

Chaplaincy Office: 0113 343 5071, chaplaincy@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

Leeds Beckett University

Lead Chaplain

Joseph Nelson

Leeds Beckett University

j.nelson@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

My name is Joseph and I’m the Lutheran Chaplain for the universities in Leeds. Along with this role I am also the lead chaplain for Leeds Beckett University. Along with my job at the chaplaincy I work part time as a parish pastor for our small Lutheran congregation in Leeds.
As happens with so many people I moved to Leeds as a student in 2016 and have never left!
I recently completed a  Master’s by Research and so can definitely sympathise with the stress of assignments.
I love chatting about the deeper things in life and learning about different people’s stories no matter where they come from or who they are. Much of my chaplaincy work in the past was in retirement living and has been with people who are not very religious or Christian but just want someone to chat to about what it means to be human today and where they are at with life, or God, or just to have someone to talk to about their mental health. I am also a qualified mental health first aider.

You can choose to see any of our chaplains, or ask to be referred to an advisor of another faith. Call the main office on 343 5071 to check availability or just drop in to the Emmanuel Centre on Woodhouse Lane.

Other sources of help and support

Click for the University’s webpage showing the full range of support and wellbeing services available.

Wellbeing appointments can be booked online.

LBU’s Student Advice Service online and at City Campus in the student’s union provides a range of advice for many situations that can affect your health and wellbeing, including victim support and details of a 6 week course “Positive Minds”.