Disability support

Find out more about the support available for disabled students.  You will find guidance on how to access disability-related study support, what study and assessment support is available, including funding options and much more.

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Providing evidence

Providing evidence

Evidence requirements to access disability support

Exam arrangements

Exam arrangements

Examination arrangements for disabled students.

Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) for UK students

Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) for UK students

Information about DSAs for UK students, how they are accessed and how to apply.

Disability Coaches (Peer to Peer Support)

Disability Coaches (peer to peer support)

The coaches are the first point of contact for all disability-related enquiries.

Student Support Information Sheet

Student support information sheet

What is a Student support information sheet and who has access to it.

Disability support for international students

Disability support for international students

Support available to international disabled students.

Studying abroad at another university

Studying abroad at another university

Support available if you are a disabled student studying abroad.

Departmental disability contacts

Departmental disability contacts

Find your departmental disability contact.

Non Medical Helpers

Non-Medical Helpers

Information about the types of Non-Medical Helper roles (support workers) available to assist disabled students

Inclusive resources

Inclusive resources

Inclusive study resources available at the University

Assistive technology

Assistive technology

How to access assistive software and hardware, equipment loans, adapting existing technology and how to access 1-1 support and training.

Information for external partners

Information for external partners

Information for DSA Needs Assessors and non-medical help providers

Coursework extensions

Changes to coursework extensions for 2024/25

Updated guidance on how to request a coursework extension via your Departmental Disability Contact (DDC)