DSU will be closed for the festive period as of Monday 23rd December, and is set to reopen on Thursday 2nd January 2025.
De Montfort Students’ Union (DSU) will be closed for the festive period as of Monday 23rd December, and is set to reopen on Thursday 2nd January 2025. Upon our re-opening, emails will be responded to within three working days, though delays may occur during busy periods. In the meantime, students are encouraged to utilise the DSU website or DMU's festive activities and support page for answers to common queries.
For in-person assistance, your Students’ Union Hub will reopen on Tuesday 7th January, with staff available on term-time weekdays between 10:00am and 3:30pm.
Mind's last in-person Mental Health Café will be on Monday 23rd December, 3-5pm, with the café reopening on Friday 3rd January, 12-4pm. The cafes in between (27th and 30th December will all run online at the usual times).
Urgent Assistance Over the Festive Period
For those needing urgent help during the closure, the following services are available:
- Emergency Services: Call 999 for emergencies or 101 for non-emergencies.
- GP or A&E: For urgent medical assistance, call 999 or 111 for non-urgent support.
- The Samaritans: Call 116 123 or visit their Contact Page.
- Haymarket Sexual Health Centre: Call 0300 124 0102.
- NHS Central Access Point: For free 24/7 mental health support, call 0116 295 3060.
- National Domestic Violence Helpline: Call 0808 2000 247.
- SHOUT Crisis Text Service: Text SHOUT to 85258 for free, 24/7 support.
- DMU Security: For urgent on-campus help, contact DMU Security 24/7 on 0116 257 7642 (ext. 7642).
DSU wishes all students a safe and restful festive period and looks forward to welcoming everyone back in the new year.