How to get disability support
Get support for a disability, health condition, mental health difficulty or Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD)
Disability support
If you would like to disclose a disability and want to get support, there are a few easy ways you can do this.
Why should I tell the University about my disability?
Some people are reluctant to tell the University (disclose) about a disability because they fear it might prejudice their application or that University staff may treat them differently. Under the Equality Act 2010, it is unlawful for a university to discriminate against a student or prospective student for a reason associated with a disability.
You do not have to tell the University that you are disabled; however, we encourage people to disclose to us as early as possible so that we can make reasonable adjustments for you and arrange the support you are entitled to. This might be extra time or rest breaks in exams or allowing you to audio-record lectures.
If you would like to discuss the implications of disclosing a disability talk to one of our Disability Advisers, who will be able to advise you in confidence to help you to make your decision.
How to disclose a disability
We recommend all new students tell us about a disability, health condition, mental health difficulty or Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD) at the point of applying for their course. If you did disclose this information, you will have received an information pack with guidance on what to do next.
Disclosing after you have applied
If you didn’t tell the university about your disability when you applied, don’t worry, you can also tell us directly, prior to or after you have started your course. You can open a new disability support request using the Digital Student Hub at any time.