Unseen Disabilities / Medical conditions

We recognise that the term disability includes medical conditions and a wide range of ‘unseen’ conditions such as asthma, epilepsy, diabetes, chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis and back conditions.

If you have an ongoing medical condition which is impacting on your studies but are not sure whether you would qualify for support through Disability Services, we would strongly encourage you to get in touch for advice.  You may be entitled to support through the DSA or alternative examination arrangements.  We can also provide support to students with recently diagnosed medical conditions, however students with short-term medical problems such as a broken leg should ask their academic department for advice in the first instance.

It is important that all students register with a local GP so that appropriate medical support can be provided.  Our role is to assist with any academic-related support that you may require e.g. alternative arrangements in examinations rather than to provide medical advice.