Welcome to John Snow’s Welfare Page

Here you will find all you need to know about Welfare campaigns and what the Welfare team is up to throughout the term.

Here at John Snow College, we have a dedicated team who are around to look after your welfare, whether that be walking you home after a night during fresher’s week, or even sitting with you for a tea and chat if you’re feeling home sick.

During Fresher’s Week, you will also meet the Welfare Representatives (WREPS) who will work alongside the welfare officers to ensure all events run smoothly and that you are looked after during a big and busy week!

Maddy is your Senior Welfare Officer and Hannah, Laura and Alice are your Assistant Welfare Officers - they are also students at Snow! They will have weekly office hours in College where they can listen to any worries, issues or questions you have throughout the year and talk about the best places to seek professional support and advice!

They will also be campaigning to promote a variety of welfare causes and raise awareness for causes relevant to all students in college!

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MEET THE TEAM

MADDY HOWARD

SENIOR WELFARE OFFICER
Hi! I'm Maddy, a 3rd year CHSS student, and I'll be your Senior Welfare Officer (SWO) 26-27!
As SWO, my role involves leading a welfare team that works with college and the wider snow community to ensure that Snow is a welcoming, safe and supportive environment for all!
University life can be daunting, challenging and exciting all at the same time, and having a support structure in place within college can be essential in navigating the ups and downs of life in and outside your degree!
Throughout the year, the welfare team will run regular campaigns about important topics, host weekly 'Snow Problem too big or too small' chats where students can drop in to talk over biscuits, and hold numerous events throughout the year including the famous 'Stress Less Week'.
As a team made up of volunteers all passionate about the welfare of the Snow community, we want to make sure that you feel supported, heard and celebrated throughout your time at Durham, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you feel we could be of help - either over email at snow.welfare@durham.ac.uk, or on our instagram: johnsnowwelfare!
Snow much love!!

Hello! I'm Hannah, a second-year psychology student and one of your Assistant Welfare Officers (AWOs) for the academic year 26/27.

I am looking forward to working alongside Maddy, Alice, and Laura to support our snow community, whether you are just joining us or returning!

Student life can be stressful, so the welfare team and I will be running regular drop-in sessions, and will be available to talk about anything on your mind. We will also be running various campaigns throughout the year, alongside college events to support and engage with the college community. I am excited to bleed blue with you all this year!

Snow much love <3

LAURA TURNBULL

ASSISTANT WELFARE OFFICER

Hello! My name is Laura and I am a third-year Psychology student and I am one of your Assistant Welfare Officers (AWO) for 26/27!

As an AWO, my role involves helping Maddy, Hannah and Alice in our lovely Snow community to continue to foster the welcoming and caring environment for those new and those returning!

During the year you will see me aiding in welfare campaigns in Snow, campaigning about everything that affects a student’s life whilst at university, and the resources available when life gets tough. I will be available for drop-ins during the week offering biscuits, support, and excuses to chat about anything from theatre to academics, I am always up for a chat about anything and everything!

Much snow love!

ALICE ROBERTSON

ASSISTANT WELFARE OFFICER

YOUR WREPs

Amelia Lowe, Eve Horton, Chloe Willmott, Tilly Marsden, Hannah Lasrasdo, Nieve Pay, Henry Finch, Martha Blacklock, Kayla Rickwood, Aj Alyssary