The University employs specialist
professional staff who can support you during your studies. We
currently support students with a range of disabilities and medical conditions
including:
Mobility difficulties
Sensory impairments
Mental health difficulties such as depression
Long-term medical conditions such as sickle
cell anaemia
Autistic Spectrum
Specific Learning Difficulties, such as dyslexia
The kind of in-house support we can
offer includes:
- Advice on Disabled Students’ Allowances and
support in applying
Information, advice and supported access to
other services within the University, Student Union and local community
Liaison with GP and psychiatric services
One-to-one support for practical, personal
and academic concerns
Information about self-help techniques
The University has some adapted accommodation
for students with disabilities. Contact
one of the accommodation providers in the first instance, via the link
below. Adapted accommodation is limited,
and operates on a first come first served basis.
If you need special consideration because of
a medical condition, you may be asked to provide a supporting letter from your
doctor.