The Disability Service aims to reduce any disability related difficulties you might experience by ensuring that you have access to appropriate educational 1-1 support during your studies (If you are studying at a USW partner college please contact your college). Specialist educational 1-1 support may be funded as part of a Disabled Students Allowances (DSA) support package, alongside specialist disability related equipment and software (N.B. Student Finance will determine who provides DSA funded support and may select external suppliers to provide support).
You will need to meet with a Disability Adviser to discuss your support requirements and funding which may be available to support you such as Disabled Students Allowances (DSA)
Note: Support provided via the University and / or Disabled Students Allowances is designed to meet educational support requirements. If you require personal care support as a result of a disability, you will need to make the necessary arrangements via your local Social Services.
Our professional support staff can provide support with a number of activities to support you during your studies:
You should discuss your requirements with a Disability Adviser and devise a timetable of when you require support, this should be given to the Disability Support Team [email protected] (01443 482798)
In certain circumstances, notes may be taken in your absence. Consideration will be given to the nature of your disability/health, the likely impact of not having notes on your continuing study and other relevant factors.
The Disability Service has close links with a network of local highly qualified professional BSL interpreters and can coordinate BSL support for USW students. If you require BSL communication support at University, you should discuss your requirements with a Disability Adviser and devise a timetable of when you require support, this should be given to the Disability Support Team [email protected] (01443 482798)
Additional guidance for students using BSL/ CSW for online teaching sessions
Guidance for BSLs / CSWs supporting students in an online environment
If you have been diagnosed with a Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD) such as dyslexia or have evidence of a medical condition, you may be eligible for Specialist Study Skills Support. The purpose of this support is to equip you with the skills to become a more independent and confident learner, in order to meet the academic demands and standards of your course. This may include:
If you have been recommended a Specialist Study Skills Tutor, you will receive an email from a member of the team to arrange your initial appointment. Please see guidance on managing your appointments. Follow on appointments are made with your tutor at the end of each session.
If you have been recommended a USW Specialist Study Skills Tutor and have any questions or queries about the service, please discuss with your Specialist Study Skills Tutor or contact [email protected] .
Specialist Mentors provide one-to-one support for students with Mental Health Condition and / or Autism (ASD/ASC), helping them to achieve their full potential at University. Our Specialist Mentors can provide support with:
If you have been recommended Specialist Mentoring support, you will receive an email from a member of the team to arrange your initial appointment. Please see guidance on managing your appointments. Follow on appointments are made with your Mentor at the end of each session.
If you have been recommended a USW Specialist Mentor and have any questions or queries about the service, please discuss with your Mentor or contact [email protected] .
If you require personal care support as a result of a disability, you will need to make the necessary arrangements via your local Social Services.