London Nightline To provide confidential listening, support and information to students in London throughout the night. Read more about this organisation Idea for research Idea for research London Nightline is an anonymous listening and information service, operated by students for students. Individuals can speak to a trained volunteer about anything—whether it's something big or small—completely confidentially. There is no judgment or advice on how to live one's life; Nightline simply listen to whatever is on the person's mind. All volunteers are students who have undergone extensive training and understand that university life isn't always smooth sailing. This research idea aims to explore the perceived impact of London Nightline’s presence on university students, not just those who have used the service, but those who are simply aware that it exists. The research would assess how knowing that an anonymous support service like Nightline is available affects students’ mental well-being, feelings of emotional security, and overall campus experience. This work could be done through a data driven approach through surveys, or through a more qualitative or mixed methods approach. Impact of idea The findings from this research will enable London Nightline to showcase the broader impact of its presence on university campuses, even among students who may not directly use the service. By providing clear evidence of how Nightline fosters a sense of emotional security and well-being simply through its availability, the organization can demonstrate its value to both students and universities alike. This evidence will be instrumental in expanding Nightline’s network to more universities across London, as it will offer compelling, data-driven insights into the importance of having an anonymous, peer-support service on campus. Ultimately, by growing their reach, Nightline will be able to extend crucial mental health support to a larger number of students, ensuring that they feel supported, even if they never have to make a call. If you have any existing data or information you would like included in a project, please tell us what kind of data these are None What new data or information would you like to be collected in this project? Mixed (data that are numerical and written or imagery) Qualitative (text or image, like feedback forms or photographs or film) Quantitative (numerical data, like surveys or questionnaires) Data generated through this idea Mixed (data that are numerical and written or imagery) Qualitative (text or image, like feedback forms or photographs or film) Quantitative (numerical data, like surveys or questionnaires) Application process Application criteria Passionate about understanding the mental health challenges students face and the role of support services in enhancing student life. Basic familiarity or strong interest in learning about survey design, interviews, and data analysis. Able to approach topics related to mental health and well-being with respect, empathy, and non-judgment. DBS needed No Is this project fully accessible to students with the disabilities? Yes Tags Health & Social Care
