All staff and students have the right to live, study and work in a safe, respectful and supportive environment, free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, bullying, humiliation, exclusion or other harmful behaviours. Harassment and discrimination can have a lasting impact on someone’s emotional and physical wellbeing, affecting confidence, participation and sense of belonging.
London Met is committed to promoting a culture that is free from harassment and discrimination. We want to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where all staff and students can thrive and flourish. Safety is a priority, and we are continually working to uphold the highest standards in preventing and responding to all forms of harassment, discrimination, bullying and sexual misconduct.
We encourage use of the 'Report + Support' portal as the first point of contact. It provides clear reporting options, access to trained advisors, and enables us to monitor and respond effectively.
Internal and external sources of support
- Student Services is available to support students via practical support, counselling, and safeguarding.
- Talk Campus is a global mental health support network which provides students with free and instant support for your mental health. Support is available 24/7 so you never have to feel alone.
- Staff members can also access more information on harassment, misconduct and specific staff support via the Centre for Equity and Inclusion's Staff Zone.
External and specialised organisations are available to provide specialist advice and support outside of London Met:
- Victim Support is an independent charity offering confidential, specialist support to anyone affected by crime, including harassment, hate crime sexual violence, and other forms of harm.
- Stop Hate UK provides advice, support and resources for anyone experiencing Hate Crime and discrimination, based on any aspect of an individual’s identity.
- Report It provides specialised advice and resources on navigating different forms of hate crime and abuse.
- Samaritans is a 24/7 support line which can provide mental health support for those who are struggling or thinking about suicide. They are free to call on 116 123.
- Support after Rape and Sexual Assault can be provided via the NHS and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) and are accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for offerings such as forensic medical examinations and other interim support.
- The 24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Helpline is available day or night via phone or webchat. It can also be accessed anonymously. They can also link you to your local sexual abuse centre, or you can navigate finding this on their website.
- London Survivors Gateway is a gateway to specialist services in London that provide information, support and help to anyone who has been affected by rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse or any form of sexual violence at anytime in their lives.
- Suzy Lamplugh offers the National Stalking helpline for those who are worried they are being monitored, stalked, or who are worried about someone else. They also offer a London-specific stalking support service.
- The 24/7 National Domestic Abuse Helpline is available day or night via phone or webchat. They can also like you to your local Women's Aid support service.
- Galop is the LGBT+ Anti-Abuse Charity supporting LGBTQ+ people who are victims of domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, so-called conversion therapies, honour-based abuse, forced marriage, and other forms of abuse.
- Survivors UK provide support for men, boys and non-binary people who have been affected by sexual violence. They provide in person and online support in 1-1 and group settings.
- Revenge Porn Helpline is available for those 18+ who have been affected or are worried about image-based abuse and sextortion.