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Student Disability & Wellbeing Part of Student Services

I have an existing condition but do not have formal evidence

For students with a disability, mental health condition, long-term health condition or Specific Learning Difference (SpLD), such as dyslexia, we encourage you to book an appointment with a member of the Student Disability and Inclusion team. We can then discuss and explore support available to you during your time at University.

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Don’t worry if you don’t currently have documentary evidence of your disability, we would still encourage you to contact our team so that we can discuss the support that may be available to you, including:

However, with documentary evidence of your disability we can discuss certain types of support, such as:

Students with SpLDs:

If you have an SpLD and would like to find out more about reasonable adjustments and AERs, please see our guidance for students with SpLDs .

What evidence do I need to access reasonable adjustments?

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- A letter / report from your doctor

Please ensure the following information is included within your letter / report:

1. Your diagnosis.

2. How long symptoms have been experienced.

3. The impact on studies AND impact on daily life.

How do I acquire this evidence?

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- From your GP surgery

For more information, please see the 'FAQ on Medical Evidence' guidance in the 'Useful Downloads' section below.

Not yet joined a doctor's practice?

Find out how to register with a GP .

Useful Downloads

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Student Support Appointment Information Sheet Support available whilst you wait for an appointment
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