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COVID-19: Staff support contacts

Our staff welfare officers are here to help and support you through what is a difficult time for many.

Please know that help is available and SAMS is here to support our staff in every way possible.

If you have felt unable to talk to family and friends but need to speak to someone, please do not hesitate to contact the relevant contacts below:

SAMS Staff Welfare Officers

Nicola Cook

nicola.cook@sams.ac.uk

01631 559 245

David Hughes

david.hughes@sams.ac.uk

01631 559 355

Click here for further information on mental health support for SAMS staff

Click here for further information and advice for domestic abuse victims and perpetrators