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Birkbeck, University of London
Birkbeck, University of London
Birkbeck has a Wellbeing Centre, which provides support for students with disabilities, dyslexia and mental health needs. The Wellbeing Centre can provide advice and support with the Disabled Students’ Allowance and help students complete their study support plan, which informs their department of the assistance they need in lectures, seminars, examinations and assessments (including permission to record lectures, specialist seating, extensions on deadlines and additional time in exams).
Contact Us
Disability and Dyslexia Service :
Text phone: +44 (0)20 7631 6316
Email: disability@bbk.ac.uk
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Support available from academic staff
Additional details about support
Funding for SpLD Assessment
Can a student be referred for a Specific Learning Differences (SpLD) Assessment with a Specialist teacher or Educational Psychologist through the University and is there funding available for an SpLD assessment?
Yes
Disability Adviser available
Are there specialist staff available to talk to within the service? Is there a disability officer or a disability adviser for students to talk to?
Yes
Support from academic staff
Is advice and support available from academic staff within the faculties of the University? How do students access this advice and support?
Support can be accessed through the administrators in the faculty
One-to-one mentoring support
Are there any additional services available such as mentoring, counselling services or a buddy scheme to help a new student to settle in if needed?
The Disability and Dyslexia Service provides an orientation event for disabled students within the overall College orientation process.
Specialist Support groups
Are there specialist support groups or a disabled students network available at the University?
In the past, the Student Union have had a disabled students’ group as part of its clubs and societies provision and all students are encouraged to convene a group.
Adapted accommodation in halls
Is adapted accommodation and specialist equipment available in halls of residence?
Birkbeck uses University of London Collegiate Halls who can provide accessible accommodation
One-to-One / Group Study Skills
Does the institution provide support with arranging One to one/Group study skills sessions?
We can provide support with arranging One to One and Group study skills sessions.