Specialist support services

Last updated: 13/08/2024 15:47

Information on the types of specialist support we can provide.

If you're recommended a non-medical help specialist support service as a reasonable adjustment by the Student Disability Service or following your Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) needs assessment, our in-house service is here to support you.

Support worker service

We have a team of support workers who can work with you to assist with a range of study-related activities, such as:

• note-taking in lectures
• orientation and mobility support around campus
• assistance in laboratory and practical classes
• library support

Specialist one to one study skills support

We have a team of specialist study skills tutors who provide specialist study skills support for students whose studies are impacted. The support our tutors offer is focused on developing study skills in the following areas:

• organisational and time management
• note-taking and writing techniques
• effective research
• academic writing
• reading fluency and efficiency
• spelling and grammar
• revision and memory strategies
• independent learning

Specialist mentoring service

Our specialist mentors provide support to manage your study-related needs that may be affected by the impact of your mental health condition. The support our mentors offer is focused on developing study skills in the following areas:

• procrastination
• perfectionism
• motivation
• time management and organisation
• independent learning
• coping with change

External services

If you aren’t eligible to access DSA, and you require other specialist services there is potential that associated cost for support and adjustments can be looked at and covered by the university. You'll need to discuss your access requirements with a disability advisor.

If you are recommended services via DSA which are provided by an external provider, you will need to liaise with this provider directly to access the support. If you have difficulties contacting the provider or arranging this provision, please let us know as we can support you with this.

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