Disability Information
Services for students who have a disability, dyslexia and/or a long-term medical condition
The University is strongly committed to equality of opportunity in its provision for all students. It is committed to providing on-going support with the focus on providing accessible services and supporting students in completing their courses to their potential.
There is a range of information on the support and services available for students.
Disclosure and confidentiality
It is your responsibility to ensure that the University is aware of your situation. You can alert the University to your requirements by:
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direct contact with appropriate services such as Academic Support or Disability Support
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indicating disability on application forms or on the annual registration forms
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direct contact with appropriate staff e.g. the Disability Liaison Officer (DLO) for their School or their personal tutor
Early disclosure to the University is essential to ensure the timely provision of appropriate support services.
The information given will be processed and held in the University administration systems and used for the administration of the student’s academic related support and any other legitimate University purpose. In doing so, the University will observe at all times the data protection principles embodied in the Data Protection Act 1998. Please see the Disclosure and Confidentiality Policy.
What services does the University provide?
Academic Support (AS) and Disability Support (DS)
Academic Support (comprising Dyslexia Support and Study Support) and the Disability Support Team are located in the Student Services Centre (SSC), in Portland Building on University Park, and by appointment on our Jubilee and Sutton Bonington campuses, as well as other teaching sites.
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admissions and registration
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assessments in relation to disability and dyslexia and recommendations to academic staff about reasonable adjustments in the learning, teaching and assessment environments
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for home students, assessment for and access to Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSA) which can provide equipment and support from a trained non-medical helper
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recommendations for adjustments to arrangements for examination and assessment
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timetabling arrangements
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access to alternative formats such as Braille and large print
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individual specialist support for students with dyslexia or other Specific Learning Difficulties
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access to specialist technology in libraries
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liaison with libraries for enhanced services such as extended loans
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residential accommodation – adapted study bedrooms
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accessible transport around and between our Nottingham campuses
Academic Support also provides study support (academic writing skills, time management etc) to students.
If you would like to contact them please phone the Student Services Centre on (0115) 9513710.
or email disability-support@nottingham.ac.uk
or dyslexia-support@nottingham.ac.uk
The University of Nottingham ACCESS Centre (UNAC), in the Student Services Centre, provides assessments for students who have applied for Disabled Students' Allowances.
Disability Liaison Officers (DLO)
The School appoints Disability Liaison Officers, who provide a point of reference, advice and guidance for members of staff and students in the School about student disability issues and support. The DLOs are part of a network that meets regularly to share information and good practice. DLOs liaise with both the Academic Support and the Disability Support Teams, as necessary, in relation to individual students and general policies and procedures.
If you have any requirements or concerns talk in the first instance to your DLO - or contact your personal tutor.
The DLO for the School of Biomedical Sciences is:-
or 0115 823 0144 or 30144
To access these services, you must:
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be a registered student at the University of Nottingham
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provide documentary evidence of your condition or impairment, such as a letter from your GP or specialist
If you have a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia, you must:
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provide evidence in the form of a post-16 diagnostic assessment, in English, from an educational psychologist or suitably qualified specialist teacher