Looking after your physical and mental health should be simple at home and at university, which is why we offer a range of services to support your wellbeing.
University of Staffordshire are committed to the Social Model of Disability and recognise that the removal of the physical, emotional, social and attitudinal barriers that disable our students, staff and visitors is essential to progressing equality for disabled people.
We provide support for applicants to ensure individual needs are met before you start your course, throughout your time with us, and even after graduation. As soon as you have confirmed your place with us, we recommend getting in touch with the Student Inclusion Team to ensure your individual support plan can be put in place. For applicants who have been offered a conditional place on a course, this will be after you have received your results in August.
We can advise on accessibility issues and a wide range of support and adjustments to meet the individual needs of students. We also offer a diagnostic service for students who think they may have a specific learning difficulty, screening for dyslexia, support for mental wellbeing, assistive technology, financial advice and help with your career.
Disabled students are also eligible for a Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA). This fund helps to pay for the extra costs you might have in order to attend a designated higher education course because of a disability or Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD). Your DSA application can be completed as part of your main funding application, or separately and at a different time. The sooner you apply the greater the chance of having everything in place when you start your course.
If you attend one of our open days, a member of our student support team will be available to give advice on all aspects of the disability support that we offer.