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?

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

Is advice and support available from academic staff within the faculties of the University?   How do students access this advice and support?

General / course advice available from Personal Tutors but disability issues would be referred to Learning Success

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?

We have mentoring support and a counselling service available.

Are there specialist  support groups  or a disabled  students network available at the University?

At present we do not have a specialist support group or disabled student network available currently

Is adapted accommodation and specialist equipment available in halls of residence?

Yes

Does the institution provide support with arranging One to one/Group study skills sessions?

Academic Learning Support is available for all students – one to one and group study skills sessions.  This is done via Learning Success