The Disability and Inclusion team are here to support any student who tells us they have a disability; you can do that at any time during your studies.
You might not think of yourself as disabled, but if you have a condition that affects your day-to-day life, even temporarily, you could be entitled to support.
Appointments can take place over the telephone, MS Teams, or in person at some sites.
Advice will vary depending on your situation but will always be guided by you and tailored to your needs.
All of this support is available free of charge to all students at the University.
We support students with:
- Mental health conditions (like anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD or eating disorders)
- Specific Learning Differences (like dyslexia, dyspraxia, or ADHD)
- Autism or other communication differences
- Neurodiversity
- Physical disabilities or mobility issues
- Blindness or serious sight problems (not fixed by glasses)
- Deafness or serious hearing loss
- Long-term health conditions (like cancer, HIV, diabetes, epilepsy, or heart disease)
- Any condition that meets the Equality Act definition
- Temporary injuries or conditions (like a broken arm)
We offer information, advice and guidance on a range of areas, examples include:
- Reasonable adjustments and support during your studies
- Obtaining suitable supporting evidence
- Creating Inclusion Plans
- Exam arrangements or provision of Support Workers
- Academic Skills Tutors to talk through Educational Psychologist reports
Funding Support:
- DSA (Disabled Students’ Allowance) is a grant for UK students. It helps pay for things like equipment, software, or one-to-one support. It’s not based on income and doesn’t need to be paid back.
- ESFA funding is similar support for Apprenticeship students.
- If you’re not eligible for DSA or ESFA (like some international students), we still support you.
We recognise that managing a disability whilst being a student can be challenging and want you to know that support is available if you need it, here is more information about our Wellbeing and Mental Health team.
Our Student Assistance Programme is extra support available to all students, alongside what the University already offers. You can get free, confidential help 24/7, every day of the year – just call 0800 028 3766.
Contact us
To find out more, or ask about booking an appointment, please email our Student Services Helpdesk at studentservices@chester.ac.uk or call 01244 511550. Opening hours are Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm, Friday 9am to 4pm.
More information can be found on our Disability and Inclusion pages.