What to expect

Dyslexia

Many of the students we support are dyslexic and we are well equipped to provide support.

If you think you may have dyslexia, we can offer you an appointment for dyslexia screening. This will give you an opportunity to discover whether the issues you are encountering are dyslexic in nature. We will offer you an appointment within one week of a request.

A full diagnostic assessment can then be arranged within four weeks. Funding for this may be available through the Access to Learning Fund (ALF). You will be asked to make a contribution of £50 towards the cost. This is a small proportion of the actual cost of the diagnostic assessment.

Once we have received a copy of your diagnostic assessment we can arrange support (notetakers, readers, study support or dyslexia tuition) within one week.

d/Deaf/Hearing Impairment

In addition to the recommendation from your Assessment Centre report:

If you are d/Deaf or have a hearing impairment we can refer you for specialist support (BSL, English interpreters, language support). This referral will be done within one week of the request.

Blind/Visual Impairment

In addition to the recommendation from your Assessment Centre report:

If you are blind or have a visual impairment we can refer you for specialist support. This referral will be done within one week of the request.

Specialist Student Support

All information about students is treated in a confidential manner under the Data Protection Act 1998. We treat any information you give us with respect and it is only made available to others if you have given specific consent or there are exceptional circumstances.
Contact will be made with those who have disclosed a mental health issue or support by the Specialist Student Advisors within one week. If they are unavailable for any reason, please contact Disabled Student Support using our contact details below.

We can arrange supported access to other services within the University, Students' Union and the local area such as self help groups and representative organisations to ensure that your needs are being met.

General Arrangements

A member of staff from the Disabled Student Support will be available to give advice at all of the University's published General Open Days.

In addition, an appointment can be made for an adviser to attend all other Open Days and events as requested.

A wheelchair accessible vehicle is available for students to book. To do this we need 48 hours notice and restrictions apply. Contact Disabled Student Support for further details.

Disabled Student Support leaflets can be put into an alternative format within five working days on request.

We have an extensive referral system that we can call on to further enhance your support and ensure your individual needs are met.

We work closely with Faculties and other University Services to provide a support infrastructure that enhances and underpins the Higher Education experience of our students.