What to do in an emergency

If you find someone who is showing no signs of life or appears to be seriously injured on the University campus, its immediate vicinity, or in off-campus University accommodation, call the Emergency Services on 999 and follow their instructions.

You should then contact Security Services immediately using extension 666 or 01225 383999 and state ‘this is an emergency’, Security will ask for your name and location. Security will direct the emergency services, attend the scene of the incident and coordinate the University response.

What to do if receiving notification of a death

Any student, or member of staff, on hearing about the death of a student or staff member must notify the Security Office on Ext 666 or 01225 383999 or through the SafeZone app. This is vital, as Security will need to coordinate the University response.

Under no circumstances must the staff or student contact the deceased friends or family, nor report anything on social media. In the event of a death, it is imperative it is the Police that make first contact with the family.

Upon being informed of a confirmed or suspected death, Security Services will:

• liaise with emergency services as required, including to confirm the death
  
• check that the individual in question is a University of Bath student and check where the student is resident
  
• notify the Head of Security and the Director of Student Support and the Director of Campus Services (if the student lives in a university residence)
  
• notify the Director of Human Resources if it is a staff member

The University procedure in the event of a student death outlines in more detail the University approach and response to a death in our community.

Support

Discovering, or receiving notification of a death in our community, will be a shocking experience so do use your own support network or seek out support. Students can access support though our Wellbeing A-Z or by reaching out to Student Support. Staff can assess support through Staff Wellbeing.