Disability support

Promoting a positive work and study environment, free from discrimination for our employees and students on the grounds of disability

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We are committed to promoting a positive work and study environment, free from unlawful discrimination for our employees and students on the grounds of disability. Disability is defined as a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on the ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities and can mean different things to different people. The University of 50�Ȼ� has a range of initiatives and policies to support you in working or studying here; our campuses and services should be available to everyone regardless of disability status.

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Disability Inclusion Services

Hidden disabilities

Assistive technologies

What is a disability?

Disability is defined as a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on the ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities and can mean different things to different people. It may include:

dyslexia
specific learning disabilities
mental health difficulties (such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, alcohol/substance abuse etc.)
autism
ADHD
a long-term health condition (such as cancer, epilepsy, HIV, diabetes, chronic fatigue syndrome or arthritis).

Your rights

We offer a range of guidance and support and ensure that we consult with employees or students to determine and make reasonable adjustments as outlined in the Equality Act 2010 where a person has:

a physical or mental impairment, and
the impairment has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on a person’s ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. (Equality Act 2010, Section 6).

We also monitor information and statistics to evaluate the impact and effectiveness of what we do.

The information that you require may vary depending on whether it is general, or specifically related to being a student or a staff member.

Our staff networks

Join the Carers and Parents Network

Join the Staff with Disabilities Network

Join the Grief and Bereavement Network

Join the LGBT+ Staff Forum

Join the Menopause Support Network

Join the Women's Network

Speak Up

The University of 50�Ȼ� is proud to be a safe, welcoming and diverse community – our staff, students and anyone interacting with us should feel comfortable being who they are.

We believe that bullying, harassment and discrimination are never okay. Any allegations of this nature (which includes sexual violence, abuse or hate) are taken incredibly seriously.

Staff, students, contractors and members of the public can report incidents they have experienced or witnessed using our Speak Up tool and these can be reported anonymously if you wish.

Report an incident

Stay safe overseas

Travelling overseas with a protected characteristic can sometimes be challenging and add additional barriers to the safety and enjoyment of your trip. Working with Health and Safety, our Staff Networks and UPSU we have a dedicated travel advice page to help you when planning a trip.

Read our guidance information