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?

Students are referred to the Dyslexia Assessment and Consultancy, for which funding is 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?

Applicants can talk to the Student Services Manager in confidence.

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

Students each have a Personal Adviser, plus further tutorial support is available from seminar leaders, area leaders and heads of programmes, as appropriate.  Principal Study Professors are normally first port of call for PS issues, plus the individual Head of Faculty.

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?

A buddy or mentor can be arranged if required.  Student counselling services are also available.

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

We do not currently have a specialist support group or disabled student network available

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

Adapted accommodation is available in halls of residence.

Does the institution provide support with arranging one to one and group study skills sessions ?

We can provide support with arranging one-to one study skills support.