HERE FOR OUR STUDENTS
With Scottish Government support, we are providing free sanitary products for students who need them. We are committed to ensuring that a lack of access to sanitary products in no way acts as a barrier to a student’s ability to participate fully in University life, so if you need these products...
PLEASE HELP YOURSELF.
Going to be away from campus for a holiday, placement etc.? You can pick up larger packs from The Hub or Student Links on your Campus, as well as UWS Residences in Ayr, Hamilton and Paisley. Looking for a more sustainable product? Reusable products are also available through SAUWS at Ayr, Lanarkshire and Paisley Campuses, and from Room W.11 in Dudgeon House on Dumfries Campus.
Where can I access sanitary products on my campus?
Ayr Campus locations
- Level 1 Basement Ladies /Shower Changing Room
- Level 2 Ladies Next To Atrium, Room 2.10
- Level 3 Ladies Next To Library, Room 3.12
- Level 4 Ladies, Room 4.09
- Level 4 Ladies, Room 4.04
Dumfries Campus locations
- Dudgeon House - Ground Level Ladies, Room W.9
- Browne House - Level 1 Ladies (B236), Room B236
Lanarkshire Campus locations
- Building 1 Ground Level Ladies
- Building 2 Ground Level D Gender Neutral
- Building 3 Ground Level Ladies
- Building 1 Students Union
London Campus locations
- Pocock House, Accessible Toilet Level 1
- Pocock House, Ladies Toilet Level 3
Paisley Campus locations
- Coats Building – (P Block Ground Level), Room P110
- Coats Building (P Block Ground Level) Disabled, Room P115
- Robertson Trust - Library Ladies Grd Level, Room N103
- Robertson Trust - Library Ladies Level 2, Room N203
- Robertson Trust - Library Level 3, Room N303
- Robertson Trust Library – Gender Neutral Washroom, Room N111
- Henry Building East – (E) Ground Level, Room E101
- Henry Building East – (E) Ground Level, Room E112
- Henry Building East – (E ) Ground Level Disabled, Room E163
- Henry Building West – (F) Ground Level, Room F120
- Henry Building West – (F) Level 2 Disabled, Room F212
- Brough Building – (A) Level 2 (Atrium), Room A207
- Brough Building (A) Level 1 Disabled, Room A108
- Brough Building – (A) Ground / Gender Neutral, Room A128
- Brough Building - (A) Level 2 Disabled, Room A205
- Brough Building – Courtroom - Ladies Level 3, Room A332
- Brough Building – Neutral Gender Toilets Level 3, Room A 302 (Next To Lifts)
- McLaughlin Building D Concourse, Room D144
- McLaughlin Building D Concourse Disabled, Room D142A
- Elles Building South – (H) Ground Level, Room H115
- Elles Building West Disabled - (J) Level 1, Room J103A
- Elles Building West Disabled - (J) Level 2, Room J225
- Elles Building East Disabled - (L) Level 1, Room L108
- Witherspoon Building Ladies - (M) Basement Level, Room M003
- Gardner Building (G) Ground Level, Room G115
- Denholm Building (C) Ground Level, Room C105
- Tom Howie Building Disabled - (T) Level 1, Room T104
- SAUWS Building, Room Nsu106
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I get information about sanitary products on my campus?
Free sanitary products will be available across our five campuses in many toilet locations and within all UWS student residencies, for more information on which specific locations provisions can be accessed from, please go to
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Paisley Campus – HUB & SAUWS
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Ayr Campus – Student Link & SAUWS
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Lanarkshire Campus – HUB & SAUWS
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London Campus – Admin Office (1st Floor)
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Dumfries Campus – Student Link
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UWS residencies
What types of products are available?
We appreciate everyone is different so have a range of products available, including sanitary towels and tampons of varying absorbency. You’ll find this range of products in each of the locations detailed below, so you can choose which best suits you.
We are also able to offer reusable products, such as reusable towels and menstrual cups.
Where can I find reusable products?
Reusable products can be accessed at the following:
- Paisley Campus – SAUWS
- Ayr Campus – SAUWS
- Lanarkshire Campus – SAUWS
- London Campus – Admin Office (1st Floor)
- Dumfries Campus – Student Link
Are products limited?
We hope to ensure this scheme delivers access to free sanitary products to all students in need, but rely on students treating the scheme fairly and with respect.
I'm going on placement/vacation for a few weeks, can I still access free products?
If you are going to be away from campus, whether that be for a holiday, placement etc., a larger supply of sanitary products can be uplifted from the following locations:
- Ayr Campus – Student Link & SAUWS
- Dumfries Campus – Student Link
- Lanarkshire Campus – HUB & SAUWS
- London Campus – Admin Office (1st Floor)
- Paisley Campus – HUB & SAUWS
- UWS residencies
I see this is sposored by The Scottish Governement, what does this mean for London Campus students?
At UWS, we are here for our students, which is why we are introducing the free provision of sanitary products for students who need them across all of our campuses, including the London Campus. The products are available at the Admin Office on the 1st floor.