Help in a crisis or emergency

It's important you know who to contact and what to do in an emergency. You can also access a number of support services and help both during the day and out of hours.

Defibrillators (AED)

Learn about the Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) devices installed throughout the University campuses for use in emergencies.

Emergency contacts at Colchester Campus

Emergency and non-emergency contact details for first aid or incidents requiring security or police attendance at the Colchester Campus.

Emergency contacts at Loughton Campus

Emergency and non-emergency contact details for first aid or incidents requiring security or police attendance at the Loughton Campus.

Emergency contacts at Southend Campus

Emergency and non-emergency contact details for first aid or incidents requiring security or police attendance at the Southend Campus.

Your emergency contact

Read when we may share information with your emergency contact in the unlikely event that a situation arises where we consider your health, wellbeing or welfare to be at risk.

Fire emergency action

Emergency action steps to follow if you discover a fire.

Off-campus emergencies

Contact details in the event of a serious incident on a work or study placement, or on a field or business trip.

Out of hours support

If you need support these services are available out of hours.

Urgent Mental and Medical Support

Find out who you can contact if you or someone needs urgent medical or mental health support.

Your safety

Our campuses are generally very safe environments. Find out what you can do to stay safe.