Events
Explore our range of support groups and wellbeing events designed to help you connect, learn, and thrive. While events can be viewed and managed through the Student Support Portal, this page provides an overview of the groups available to support your wellbeing and engagement.
To view and book up-coming events, please visit the Student Support Portal.
Support Groups
Explore our Support Groups
ADHD Support Group
The ADHD Peer Support group is for anyone who is diagnosed, self-diagnosed or suspects that they have ADHD. It is a good opportunity to meet other people and share experiences. The group is friendly, and you can join in as much or as little as you’d like. We operate on a come and go as you like policy, so please don’t feel like you can’t come if you cannot stay for the whole time!
The group is a safe space to share thoughts, explore support options, and develop a range of support strategies, including study skills, time management, money management, relationships, and stress management.
Chichester:
2025-2026 TBC
Bognor Regis:
2025-2026 TBC
ASC Support Group
Open to anyone who has an Autistic Spectrum Diagnosis or has been referred for an assessment and is on a waiting list.
The group is a social space, offering mutual support. It is also a chance to meet other Neurodiverse students.
Chichester:
2025-2026
Tuesdays, 1-2pm
University House Committee Room 1
Bognor Regis:
2025-2026
Wednesdays, 1-2pm
Mordington House G06
Weekly Pause
Weekly Pause is a dedicated space for everyone to take time out of their week to prioritise self-care and relaxation amidst busy schedules. We often watch films, or listen to music, and do crafts such as crochet, colouring, dot-to-dots and more!
Chichester:
2025-2026
Wednesdays, 1-3pm
Academic Block 1.05
LGBTQIA+ Support Group
The LGBTQIA+ Peer Support group is for individuals seeking a space where they can find understanding, acceptance, and solidarity regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. We welcome anyone who is looking for a place to share their experiences, seek guidance, or simply connect with others who may have similar experiences or be facing similar challenges. Whether you’re questioning, exploring, or confidently embracing your identity, our support group offers a safe space.
Chichester:
2025-2026
Thursdays, 11am-12pm
Academic Block 1.05
Bereavement Care
Chichester Bereavement Wellbeing Support Group (run externally by Bereavement Care UK).
If you are bereaved and would like to meet other people who understand what you are going through, come and join us at our drop-in wellbeing support group at New Park Community Centre, Chichester (within the “dressing room”).
3rd Tuesday of every month, 12.15-1.45pm
New Park Community Centre, New Park Road, Chichester, PO19 7XY
Contact Us: 08081 691922
info@bereavementcare.uk
We are also able to offer 1:1 remote (Microsoft Teams) bereavement appointments with trained bereavement counsellors. To book a 30-minute appointment, please email wellbeing@chi.ac.uk.
FND/POTs Support Group
Support group for functional neurological disorder (FND) and POTS. Join us if you identify or want to know more about living with the symptoms/conditions below.
Functional neurological disorder (FND) is a brain network disorder. The nervous system is intact but there is a problem with functioning. The brain fails to send and/or receive signals (messages) correctly. This can result in two main categories of symptoms: functional seizures and/or motor symptoms (tics, limb weakness). It is important to know that FND is still not fully understood and there is currently more research being done into the mechanisms of symptoms.
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) can be life altering and debilitating when simply standing up can be a challenge as the body is unable to adjust to gravity. It is a dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system that controls; heart rate, blood pressure regulation, digestion, bladder control, sweating and the stress response.
The evidence so far has shown that a large proportion of people with FND and POTS get a reduction and sometimes recover completely as they age and receive the appropriate treatment.
Speak with student health nurses if you want to know more.
Chichester:
2025-2026
Thursdays (from 6th Nov), 4-5pm
New Hall, Ground Floor, HC2
