Types of Support
Types of Support Available
Support is provided to students with a wide range of needs, including:
- Physical and mobility challenges
- Visual impairment
- Hearing impairment
- Medical conditions
- Specific learning differences, e.g. dyslexia
- Neurodivergence and Neurodevelopmental conditions, e.g. ADHD, ASD
- Mental health difficulties
Support available varies and will be tailored to meet individual requirements, but may include the following:
- Recommending reasonable adjustments to a student’s chosen course of study that ensure equitable access to teaching and learning opportunities
- Liaising with staff, tutors, library services and the exams office to ensure that they are aware of your requirements
- Funded support through the Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) or the Fund for Students with Disabilities (FSD). DSA is available to UK-resident students studying eligible full-time or part-time undergraduate or postgraduate courses, while FSD provides similar support for students from the Republic of Ireland. For more information, visit the Needs Assessment Centre.
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