Consumer
If you have purchased any goods or services and later have problems with them as a consumer you have legal rights by which to seek redress. Here at the Advice Centre we can advise you of your legal rights and help you exercise these rights.
For further information please read the following consumer fact sheets and web sites.
Insurance
Contents Insurance
One of the first things you should do upon arrival at University is to organise contents insurance to cover all your belongings. As a student you will have a lot of expensive articles in your room and for the ‘cost of a night out’ you will have peace of mind that all items can be replaced if they become lost or stolen.
Insure your possessions and don’t risk having to replace your items on a tight budget!
Motor Insurance
Going to university may be your first experience of living on a budget that coupled with running a vehicle may be a huge burden on a tight budget. As students are seen by insurers as a high risk group finding cheap student car insurance can be difficult and you may be tempted to go for the lowest possible quote available. Please consider the terms of the policy carefully and what it offers as opposed to opting for the cheapest car insurance.
Travel Insurance
Whether you intend to study abroad or just fancy a ‘Gap Year’ we strongly suggest that you purchase travel insurance. Insurance companies will be able to tailor packages to suit individual needs and ensure that your possessions are covered as you travel, whilst providing additional cover for needs such as medical treatment or flights home should such instances arise.
NUS recommend Endsleigh for all your insurance needs.