Disability Services and Adjustments

There is wide range of support and services available to disabled students so they can participate fully in University life.  

The Disability and Learning support Service supports students with dyslexia, mental health issues and students on the autistic spectrum, as well as those who have physical and sensory impairments. They can also support students who have temporary health issues affecting their ability to study. 

• Any student with a disability is strongly advised to contact the Disability and Learning Support Service. It should be noted that adjustments from previous education do not pass on automatically

An advisor will be happy to meet with you to: 

• Discuss possible adjustments and specific examination arrangements
• Give you advice on technology and personal assistance such as note-takers, proof-readers or dyslexia tutors
• Assist you with an application for Disabled Students' Allowance

The advisor can prepare a Schedule of Adjustments for your courses, which outlines recommended adjustments so that academic and administrative staff can put these in place for your teaching. In some cases these adjustments can include a Named Contact to support you through your studies.

Our teaching laboratories have procedures for looking after disabled individuals when, for example, the building has to be evacuated in an emergency. 

Certain disabilities may restrict your ability to use particular laboratories and temporary arrangements might need to be put in place.  

Please contact David Hills for advice if you: 

• Already have a disability, for example, if you use a wheelchair or have a hearing impairment.
• Become disabled during the course: for example, by breaking your leg in a sporting accident.
• Wish to discuss your needs in more detail.