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Mobility Difficulties

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Mobility difficulties encompass a range of conditions that can affect one's physical movement and accessibility.

As a student with impaired physical mobility, we know how challenging your academic path can feel, and we're here to support you every step of the way - whether it's arranging and/or offering guidance on accessible transportation or assistive technologies, or adapting classroom spaces.

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Roads and pathways

The University campus is generally accessible. There is a steep gradient on the pathway and road between central campus and Gibbet Hill, where Life Sciences and Warwick Medical School are located, but the rest of the campus is fairly flat.

Please note that sometimes, due to development works, some of the paths and usual routes may be blocked. Diversions are signposted with accessible alternatives.

Lift access

Most teaching blocks have lift access to all floors and lifts are located in some of the halls of residence. There is an ongoing development program to improve lift access within residences.



Accessible accommodation

Support with accommodation and necessary adaptations.

En-suite subsidy

You might qualify for a subsidy that helps cover the costs of your en-suite.

Reasonable adjustments

Fair accommodations to enable you to engage with your course.

Productivity tools

Access University licenced and free tools to help enhance your productivity.

Liaison

We can liaise with academic and other departments to discuss your individual needs.

Enabling support

Practical enabling support such as notetaking, transcription support, and library inductions.

Specialist support

Dedicated assistance such as specialist study skills or mentoring.

Evacuation plan

Get a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan and other private arrangements.




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UK students

If you are a home fee paying student, you are advised to contact your local Social Services Department to request a community assessment and discuss a suitable care package, which could include provision for a resident or visiting personal carer.

As part of that care package, Social Services will also consider funding that could cover accommodation, which we can provide, and other related costs for personal carers.

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International students

If you are an international student, we advise you to contact local UK based personal care agencies in order to discuss your personal requirements and related costs.

The assessment process, as well as the availability of carers, varies, so we encourage you to make arrangements prior to coming to University to ensure you can access appropriate support and you have sufficient funds to cover those cost.

Organisations and charities

There are some external organisations and charities that, depending on eligibility, could offer assistance towards personal care costs. Those include:



Parking

Accessible parking is available on campus for blue badge holders. Some limited parking is also available to other students without a blue badge who require temporary on campus accessible parking. Please note that parking on campus is limited.

Visitors

You can contact us to arrange an individual campus visit through the Wellbeing Portal or on +44 (0) 24 7657 5570. For visitors to the campus, power wheelchairs and mobility scooters are available on loan. Please contact Warwick Conferences on +44 (0) 24 7652 3222 or conferences at warwick dot ac dot uk to learn more.