Student Support and Wellbeing have started the implementation phase of UCL and the SU's new Harm Reduction Policy. Unlike the previous zero-tolerance approach, harm reduction works to reduce the harm associated with drug and alcohol misuse or abuse. Student Support and Wellbeing Services are working on this with Students Organising for Sustainability (SOS-UK), a charity who have successfully helped several other universities on this journey.
The first element of implementation is the Drug and Alcohol survey. This is a chance for students to share their experiences and opinions of drugs and alcohol and help us to shape what we do.
In order to raise awareness of the new policy and to encourage students to complete the survey, Student Support and Wellbeing Services will have a stand in the Student Centre. We are happy to answer questions and discuss our new policy.