Higher Education Contacts

You can use the table below to find the right person to speak to at your first choice or current university. The contact at this institution will be able to advise you on the evidence you need to send to Student Finance England, Wales or Northern Ireland and SAAS. They can also help you find out what other support the university might offer (e.g. accommodation, bursary options, etc).

We update the list below termly, but also keep a live spreadsheet here with the most up to date contacts as they can change frequently and between updates.

If you are a HEP and would like to update or add your contact information, please email us.

If you’re an estranged student at a UK University, or you’re planning to go to University, and you’re struggling to evidence your family estrangement with Student Finance England, Wales or Northern Ireland, please write to The Student Loans Company’s new specialist team for estranged students: [email protected]. They can help if you can’t find the right evidence or haven’t told anybody about your estrangement.

UniversityContactJob TitleMail Website Phone
Aberystwyth UniversityJohn HarringtonDeputy Head of Student Support & Careers Services[email protected]Website
Aston UniversityThe HubThe Hub Advice ZoneEmailWebsite1212044007
Bath Spa UniversityIvanna HarveyStudent Wellbeing AdviserEmailWebsite1225876543
Bishop Grosseteste UniversityPhil DavisHead of Student SupportEmailWebsite01522 583600
Blackpool & The Fylde CollegeHannah EmeryStudent Support and WellbeingEmailWebsite01253 504494
Bournemouth UniversityJacquie O’BrienStudent Support & Engagement OfficerEmailWebsite01202 965476
Brunel UniversityRachel FarrenceStudent Support and Welfare Officer[email protected]Website01895 268452
Buckinghamshire New UniversityEmma BinnieHead of Students and Wellbeing Safeguarding LeadEmail: [email protected]Website01494 603020
Cardiff Metropolitan UniversityEmma CookStudent Finance & Welfare AdviserEmailWebsite029 2041 6170
Cardiff UniversityEinir EnglandFinance and Advice ManagerEmailWebsite029 2087 4787
City UniversityLeigh RooneyCity Cares OfficerEmailWebsite020 7040 0456
Coventry University, Scarborough CampusMel FoxStudent Wellbeing AdvisorEmail01723 336708
De Montfort UniversityRyan WardHE Guidance OfficerEmailWebsite0116 257 7872/7605
Derby UniversityDavid KnightInclusivity PracticionerEmailWebsite01332 593000
Durham UniversityJordan DonohueDesignated Contact for Care Leavers & Estranged StudentsEmailWebsite0191 334 9374
Edge Hill UniversityJoanna EllmoreStudent Support OfficerEmail01695 657430
Exeter UniversityNatalie BracherStudent Advisor Widening Participation Specialist.EmailWebsite01392 722565
Glasgow, University ofDan KeenanWidening Participation Development OfficerEmail0141 330 4022
Glyndwr UniversityAmber PercyWidening Access Coordinator[email protected]Website01978 293547
Goldsmith's College University of LondonAnita MooreWellbeing AdviserEmailWebsite020 7919 7050
Havering College of F&HETara ToppingHE Student Development WorkerEmailWebsite01708 455011 ext. 2028
Keele UniversityHayley Borrett Student Welfare Officer[email protected]Website01782 734481
Kingston UniversityLydia AnsongStudent Support Manager - KU Cares programme[email protected]https://www.kingston.ac.uk/undergraduate/access/care-leaver-support/estranged-students/
020 8417 3286
Lancaster UniversityKathryn GrahamTransition Team[email protected]Website01524 592 111
Leeds Beckett UniversitySam WainwrightBursary & Scholarship Officer[email protected]Website0113 812 5859
Leeds TrinityEmma QuirkeStudent Support DepartmentEmail 0113 2837173
Liverpool John Moores UniversityPhil BakstadStudent Support CoordinatorEmailWebsite0151 231 3149
London Metropolitan UniversityIsabel PatrickStudent Funding AdviserEmailWebsite2071332094
London South Bank UniversityMike SwireStudent Support AdvisorEmail020 7815 6454
Loughborough UniversityRebecca GrantWellbeing AdvisorEmailhttps://www.lboro.ac.uk/services/sass/finance/carers/01509 222058
Manchester Metropolitan UniversityLouise RobinsonInclusion Adviser[email protected]Website0161 247 1045
Middlesex UniversityJude CringleStudent Welfare AdviserEmailWebsite020 8411 3008
Newcastle UniversityStudent Recruitment Manager[email protected]https://www.ncl.ac.uk/student-financial-support/loans/uk/#england0191 208 6148
Northampton UniversityNicola WestTeam Leader Student HelpdeskEmailhttps://www.northampton.ac.uk/student-life/care-leavers-and-estranged-students-support-hub/01604 893622
Northumbria UniversityAnn ShukerStudent Recruitment ManagerEmailWebsite
Oxford BrookesMatt HayesStudent Welfare Adviser[email protected]https://www.brookes.ac.uk/students/wellbeing/estranged-students/

01865 484650
PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITYSally RushtonSTUDENT FUNDING MANAGEREmailWebsite01752 587680
Queen Mary University of LondonAdvice and Counselling ServiceEmailWebsite020 7882 8717
Ravensbourne University, LondonLucy McLeodHead of Student ServicesEmailWebsite020 3040 3500
Reading University Sue WallaceStudent Welfare CoordinatorEmail0118 378 4100
Royal Veterinary CollegeAdvice CentreEmailWebsite0207 468 5410
Ruskin CollegeLisa BirchOutreach and Recruitment OfficerEmailWebsite
Sheffield Hallam University Sarah McLennanStudent Support ServicesEmailWebsite0114 225 5555
SOASJulian BoastAccess, Participation & Student Success Manager[email protected]https://www.soas.ac.uk/widening-participation/estrangedandcareleavers/020 7074 5015
Southampton Solent UniversityJoanna WakelySenior Adviser, Student SupportEmailWebsite2382013427
St Mary's UniversityRebecca HughesStudent Funding ManagerEmailWebsite020 8240 2389
Strathclyde, University ofLouise MartinWidening Access Support OfficerEmailWebsite0141 548 4050
Swansea UniversityChloe AsplandAccess OfficerEmail: [email protected]Website: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/campuslife/being-estranged-from-your-family/01792 513393
Edinburgh Napier UniversityPeter TorneySenior Widening Participation Officer[email protected]www.napier.ac.uk/study-with-us/widening-participation/0131 4552383
The Liverpool Institute for Performing ArtsStudent Support Service[email protected]Website0151 330 3013
The Queen's University of Belfast Students' UnionConnie CraigAdvice Centre Manager (Student Financial Adviser)EmailWebsite2890971049
The University of HullLaken BaldwinStudent Life Officer[email protected]Website01482 466573
UCLNatalie HumphreyStudent Centre Co-ordinatorEmailWebsite020 7679 2036
University College BirminghamSophie TaylorStudent Budget CounsellorEmailWebsite0121 232 4405
University for the Creative Arts CanterburyColin BarnesSpecialist AdviserEmailWebsite01227 817307
University for the Creative Arts EpsomNyawira NjirainiSpecialist AdviserEmailWebsite01372 202441
University for the Creative Arts FarnhamJenny HallSpecialist AdviserEmailWebsite01252 892612
University for the Creative Arts RochesterAnna MepsteadSpecialist AdviserEmailWebsite01634 888644
University of AberdeenChris SojkaLead Access OfficerEmailWebsite01224 273107
University of BathBen GooseStudent Retention Team LeaderEmailhttps://www.bath.ac.uk/guides/additional-support-and-funding-for-care-leavers-foyer-residents-and-estranged-students/
01225 384941
University of BrightonSteve Usher Student Support and Guidance[email protected]Website01273 642504
University of BristolMaria TottleSupport Advisor[email protected]Website01173310631
University of Central LancashireGeraldine DickinsonWellbeing Team MemberEmailWebsite01772 893020
University of CumbriaKarianne RobinsonWidening Participation and Access OfficerEmailWebsite01228 616298 Ext: 6298.
University of East AngliaJane LawrenceHead of WellbeingEmailWebsite01603 593032
University of East LondonSinead McCarthyStudent Support[email protected]Website020 8223 4444
University of Essex Lynn Bowman-BurnsAccessibility and Wellbeing Manager[email protected] https://www.essex.ac.uk/student/student-communities/estranged-students 01206 874000
University of GloucestershireEmma AllchurchStudent Welfare[email protected]Website01242 71 4976
University of GreenwichSuriyen UppadooStudent Finance Manager/AdviserEmailWebsite020 8331 8826
University of HuddersfieldRebecca HayesSupport CoordinatorEmailWebsite01484 471001
University of KentCareen GaddStudent AdviserEmailWebsite01227 827724
University of LeedsLisa FirthPlus Programme AdministratorEmailWebsite0113 3432007
University of LeicesterChloe WarsopWelfare Officer[email protected]0116 223 1185
University of LincolnRebekah CavillWellbeing Advisor[email protected]Website01522 886400
University of LiverpoolMartina FerrariMoney Advice & Guidance Money Advice & Guidance Website0151 795 1000
University of London Kings CollegeLeeonnie HaylesStudent AdviserEmailWebsite020 7848 3948
University of ManchesterEmma Lewis-KalubowilaStudent Support Co-ordinator[email protected]Website0161 275 7552
University of NottinghamFinancial Support TeamEmailWebsite0115 823 2071
University of NottinghamLisa BlakeOutreach and Pre Entry Support Officer[email protected]https://www.ntu.ac.uk/studenthub/student-help-advice-and-services/support-for-students-with-individual-needs/support-for-students-who-are-estranged-from-their-families0115 84 66464
University of PortsmouthJames QuinnStudent Finance Advice OfficerEmailWebsite02392 843072
University of SalfordDavid HamiltonAskUS Advisor[email protected]Website0161 295 0023 with Option 1 (pastoral support) then Option 3 (estranged students)
University of SheffieldKathryn Axon Senior Student Support Officer [email protected] www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/student/estranged0114 222 4321
University of South WalesJennifer AfiaStudent AdvisorEmailWebsite01443 483444
University of Southampton David Munn Student Engagement Team[email protected]https://www.southampton.ac.uk/studentservices/support-and-wellbeing/estranged-students.page023 80592085
University of SunderlandWendy PriceAccess to Higher Education and Scholarships ManagerEmailWebsite0191 515 2801
University of SurreyJavayria Masood Senior Support OfficerEmailhttps://my.surrey.ac.uk/help/support-estranged-students07967312965
University of SurreyJocelyn SteeleWidening Participation & Outreach Support OfficerEmail01483 683134
University of the Arts LondonPaul RossiHead of Student Advice & FundingEmailWebsite020 7514 6230
University of WarwickBaljit GillWidening Participation and Outreach Manager  [email protected]https://warwick.ac.uk/services/wss/topics/estranged/02476 150096
University of WestminsterAnne McGrathStudent AdviserEmailWebsite020 7911 5000 ext 66080
University of WinchesterSamara JonesStudent Adviser[email protected]https://www.winchester.ac.uk/accommodation-and-winchester-life/scholarships-bursaries-and-awards/undergraduate-scholarships-bursaries-and-awards/stand-alone-bursary-for-estranged-students/01962 827431
University of WolverhamptonKirsty DorwardHead of Student Experience ProjectsEmailWebsite01902 321834
University of WorcesterLucy SandwellStudent Community Wellbeing Service Manager[email protected]https://www2.worc.ac.uk/studentsupport/estranged-students-and-care-leavers.html
UWE BristolSteffie Denton / Adam WilsonUWE Cares TeamEmailWebsite0117 328 5678
UWS, University of the West of ScotlandAlison HillisSenior Widening Participation Development Officer[email protected]https://www.uws.ac.uk/university-life/student-support-wellbeing/care-experienced-carer-or-estranged-student/0141 849 4126
West College ScotlandScott CampbellHead of Student ServicesEmailWebsite01475 553000
York St John UniversityAnna DeaconStudent Widening Participation AdvisorEmailhttps://www.yorksj.ac.uk/student-services/success-programmes/further-support/estranged-students/01904 876408
Coventry UniversityStudent SupportWelfare AdvisorEmailWebsite024 7765 8029
West College ScotlandStudent Services TeamEmailWebsite0141 581 2201
University Centre WestonClem WilliamsHE welfare and retention lead[email protected]Website01934 422 762
Nottingham Trent UniversityKathryn FrithStudent Support[email protected]https://www.ntu.ac.uk/studenthub/student-help-advice-and-services/support-for-students-with-individual-needs/support-for-students-who-are-estranged-from-their-families0115 848 2494
University of CambridgeGeorge GreenWidening Participation Coordinator EmailWebsite01223 333 315
Brighton UniversityHelen AbrahamsStudent Advice Service Manager,EmailWebsite01273 642504
Staffordshire UniversityAnn Clowes / Ben GranvilleStudent Guidance AdvisersEmailWebsite01782 295903
Dundee and Angus CollegeSarah ThomHead of Student ServicesEmailWebsite
Oxford UniversityGillian HamnettDirector of Student Welfare and Support Services Email01865 280444
South Lanarkshire CollegeKaren PirieStudent Support[email protected]https://www.south-lanarkshire-college.ac.uk/life-at-slc/student-services/estranged-students/01355 807324
University of DundeeJoan MuszynskiStudent Support AdvisorEmail01382 384932
University of YorkFran HornsbyStudent Support and Advice Coordinator[email protected]Website01904 324140
City of Glasgow CollegeLouise DowneyStudent AdvisorEmail0141 3755116
Birmingham UniversityEmily OwenStudent Services Email0121 414 5130
Plymouth Marjon UniversitySophie Corner / Matt HulbertResident Life Co-ordinatorEmail or EmailWebsite"01752 636891
Edinburgh UniversityKirstin HenryWidening Participation OfficerEmail: [email protected]https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/access-edinburgh/carers-care-experience0131 650 9946
University of the Highlands and Islands UHILyndsay SutherlandStudent Support Manager[email protected]01463 279 276
St Andrews UniversityJo McCullochStudent Support Team[email protected]https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/apply/estranged/
Royal Conservatoire of ScotlandJesse Paul Estranged student specialist contact[email protected]
University of SussexJon DaleFinancial Assistance Officer[email protected]01273 873819
Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and DanceRyan Campinho ValadasStudent Services Administrator[email protected]www.trinitylaban.ac.uk/ss020 8305 4440
Arts University BournemothLouise WhittakerSenior Education Liaison and Outreach Officer[email protected]https://aub.ac.uk/widening-participation/care-leavers/01202 363016
Heriot-Watt UniversitySuzanne EwingWidening Participation Officer[email protected]https://www.hw.ac.uk/uk/student-support/estranged-students.htm0131 451 3784
Royal College of MusicLynnette EasterbrookStudent Services Manager[email protected]www.rcm.ac.uk/life/studentsupport020 7591 4316
Glasgow Caledonian UniversityAngela McIntyreSchool Connect Manager[email protected]https://www.gcu.ac.uk/student/studentlife/studentsupport/estrangedstudents/0141 273 1485
Newman UniversityAdmission TeamAdmissions Team[email protected]
University of HertfordshireTope BamgbeluStudent Success[email protected]
Hartpury CollegeEllie JohnsonStudent Support[email protected]www.hartpury.ac.uk01452 702 349
Norwich University of the ArtsNiki AttfieldStudent Support Officer[email protected]01603 610 561
Queen Margaret University Callum MaguireHead of Widening Participation and Outreach [email protected]https://www.qmu.ac.uk/study-here/student-services/support-for-estranged-students/0131 474 0000
University of LawHelena BowringWelfare Services Manager[email protected]01483 216719
Leeds ConservatoireKaren JoyceHead of Student Services[email protected]https://www.lcm.ac.uk/student-life/student-services/0113 222 3453
Teesside University Alex StainsbySenior Student Adviser (Welfare & Finance)[email protected]01642 342 277
Dundee University Joan MuszynskiStudent Support Advisor[email protected]01382384932
University of RoehamptonTeam MemberHealth and Wellbeing Team health&[email protected]02083923653
London Studio CentreAdam CampbellRegistrar[email protected]www.londonstudiocentre.org/students/funding-scholarships02075202811
University Centre LeedsDr Jo TysonHE, WP and Outreach Manager[email protected]01132354510
University of ChesterRebecca HughesStudent Support Services[email protected]https://www1.chester.ac.uk/support-packages/estranged-students
University of StirlingFrancesca MenoniFrancesca Menoni[email protected]https://www.stir.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/widening-participation/estranged-students/
Cambridge UniversityRachel OsborneStudent Support[email protected]
Leeds Arts UniversityElizabeth CrickmoreStudent Welfare Advisor[email protected]https://www.leeds-art.ac.uk/about-us/progression-widening-participation/care-leavers/0113 202 8000
Dumfries and Galloway CollegeStuart ClarkStudent Adviser - Team Leader[email protected]01387 734 064
University of ChicesterDavid Corcoran Director of Student Support and Transition [email protected] 01243 816222
Bangor University Kim DaviesStudent Support[email protected]

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