Welfare & Inclusivity
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We strive to ensure that the BUMC and all of our activites are as welcoming and inclusive to every student as possible. Our efforts were recognised at the 2025 SU Awards, with BUMC being shortlisted for 'Most Inclusive Club'!
If would like to talk to someone in confidence, or you have suggestions about what we could do better, please contact our Welfare and Inclusivity Officer, Grace (gd548@bath.ac.uk)
Health Declaration Form
The Health Declaration Form is your way to let us know about any medical conditions, allergies, intolerances or disabilities. If you come on one of our trips, this information is important to prevent or respond to First Aid incidents. Further details on how we store and use your information can be found within the form itself.
Health Declaration Form 2025/26
What do we do?
- Women+ Climbing Sessions - it can sometimes be inimidating to try a new sport, so we run climbing sessions just for women throughout the year. Keep an eye on our socials!
- No pressure at socials - There is absolutely no pressure to do anything at any of our socials. We do not have initiations and you will always find people not drinking. Everyone is always up for a chat so come along!
- Sober Socials - whilst you there is no pressure to drink at any of our socials, these events (e.g. film nights, laser quest, ice skating etc...) are especially relaxed!
- Postgrad sessions - at the start of both semesters we run tasters specifically for postgrads, and throughout the year we run events and trips at the weekends and in the evenings so that postgrads can attend.
- Talks from Paraclimbers - Club alumni Jesse Dufton is a blind GB paraclimber who is currently ranked 4th in the world for sport para-climbing! He has come in to speak to us about trad climbing as a blind climber!
- James Rudge has spoken to us about how GB paraclimbing works, the categories involved and the incredible variety in climbers and techniques they employ. James hosts a number of paraclimbing social sessions at local climbing sessions.
- Regular walking - Take the opportunity to relax with walks through the countryside around Bath. If you want to go walking on your own, we have a list of recommended walks.
Local climbing communities
Our local climbing centres host a range of clubs, sessions and socials. These are great for meeting new people and being able to climb in a comfortable and inclusive environment.
For more information, see our page about Inclusive Climbing
Postgraduates
We always see a good number of postgrads at our events, socials and trips, so do come along! Keep an eye out for events specifically for postgrads advertised throughout the year.
If you have any questions, you can contact Adam at arp95@bath.ac.uk, or Grace at gd548@bath.ac.uk.
Any Questions?
If you have any questions, or would like to talk to someone in confidence, please contact our Welfare and Inclusivity Officer, Grace (gd548@bath.ac.uk).
Our Awards
Our efforts have been recognised with the following awards:
- Shortlisted - SU Awards 'Most Inclusive Club' 2026
- Shortlisted - SU Awards 'Most Inclusive Club' 2025
- Gold Inclusivity Award from The SU - 2018/19
- Gold Stamp of Approval from Enable - 2018/19
- Club Of the Year - 2019/20
Enable was a student-run group focused on disability, impairments and mental health. They described us as: "Accessible for a wide variety of disabled students and prepared for new members with disabilities."