University Mental Health Charter

University Mental Health Charter at LSE

LSE is proudly a member of the Student Minds University Mental Health Charter programme to support a move towards adopting a whole-university approach to Mental Health and Wellbeing.

  • The University Mental Health Charter outlines Principles of Good Practice across five Domains - LEARN, SUPPORT, WORK, LIVE and Enabling Themes. 

    More information can be found here...https://hub.studentminds.org.uk/university-mental-health-charter/ 

  • The voluntary award process recognises universities that demonstrate strategic alignment, consistent delivery and measurable impact.

  • Since joining the UMHC Programme in 2025, LSE has established a project team, a structure of governance and has begun baseline evidence collection. 

  • Award submission is planned for Autumn 2027, following three phases - establishing baselines (2025), delivering interventions and closing gaps (2025–26), and consolidating evidence for assessment (2027). 

  • A Steering Group has been set up to guide LSE whole school approach, current membership includes:
    Chair – VP and PVC Education – Emma McCoy
    Associate VP and PVC Education – Mark Hoffman
    LSE Student Union – Isobel Howe (Welfare and Liberation Officer)
    LSE Student Union – Sachin Bhopal-Myers (Activities and Communities Officer)
    LSE Student Union – Grace Brockhus (Head of Student Communities and Partnerships)
    Departmental Managers– Louisa Lawerence (Sociology) and Jennie Stayner (Economic History)
    Academic Reps – TBC
    UMHC Lead – Ben Redhead (Student Wellbeing Project Manager)
    Learn Domain Lead - Claire Gordon (Director of the LSE Eden Centre)
    Support Domain Lead – Venitia Stoby (Deputy Head of Student Services - Wellbeing)
    Work Domain Lead – Lisa Morrow (Head of HR Policy and Employee Relations)
    Live Domain Lead – James Greenwood (Head of Residential Life) 
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