How to arrange support before starting University

As soon as you have accepted an offer to study at the University (conditional or unconditional) you can start arranging your support.

It is much better to have your support in place before starting your course than to wait until you get to University to arrange it.

Here is a useful 'To Do' list, to help you identify what you need to do.

 

Book an appointment with a Disability Adviser 
You can book an appointment using the self-service booking system for disability adviser appointments.   
Click here to access our appointment booking system. 

Our online appointments are held using Microsoft Teams. We recommend you download Microsoft Teams to your computer or mobile device.  

Privacy and Consent  
Have you completed the Disability and Dyslexia Service privacy and consent notice? This will enable us to store information relevant to your support and share support information with relevant staff. Email disability@worc.ac.uk if you need us to send you the link to the privacy and consent notice.

Medical Evidence  
Have you provided your medical evidence? We will need a copy of your medical evidence to put reasonable adjustments for lectures and exams in place. 

For information regarding acceptable evidence, please click here: Acceptable Evidence 

Reasonable Adjustment Plans (RAPs) Lectures and Exams  
Have you discussed the reasonable adjustments we may put in place with a Disability Adviser and have a plan in place?  

Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) 
Have you applied for Disabled Students Allowance (if eligible)? 

To apply online through your Student Finance Portal. How to apply for DSA 

If you are unable to do this please follow this link for more information and how to apply: disabled-students-allowance-dsa 

Study Needs Assessments  
If you have applied for DSA you will be invited to attend a Needs Assessment following approval of your application for DSA. Have you had your Needs Assessment? 

Accommodation 
Have you applied for accommodation? 

You must mention any adaptions you may need, for example, an en-suite room, equipment, a fridge to store medication safely, or any other requirements. 

If you need any adaptations, you will also need to book an appointment with a Disability Adviser so we can confirm that we have seen your medical evidence and approve the room requirements. 

For further information, please click on this link: accommodation 

 

Download a 'To Do List'. Click Here.