The Disability Team works with students who have a disability which meets the Equality Act 2010 criteria.
You meet the criteria if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a ‘substantial’ (more than minor or trivial) and ‘long-term’ (12 months or more) negative effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. People with progressive conditions can also be classed as disabled.
We support students with a range of disabilities and long term health conditions
Neurodiversity/ Specific Learning Differences
Our team is able to offer a range of support for students who are neurodiverse and/or have Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs).
If you have or suspect you have dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia and/or attention and concentration difficulties, we are happy to discuss the types of support you need.
Mental illness covers a range of different conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and eating disorders. Students may also experience challenges with their mental health before coming to university, or whilst they are studying.
If you're feeling worried or anxious please do reach out to our team, it is important to talk about how you're feeling.
Warwick supports a wide range of students with neurodevelopmental conditions and seeks to ensure that students are able to thrive when they come to university.
There are lots of different ways in which we can offer help, and also guidance on events and activities in our university community.
Students that have physical or mobility conditions may include those who have difficulty walking, use a wheelchair, or have paralysis, scoliosis, and/or chronic pain.
If you have physical or mobility difficulties, find out the types of support you can access:
If you have ongoing health conditions then Warwick can help you through a range of different types of support.
Long-term health conditions can be varied, but may include arthritis, epilepsy, diabetes, HIV, multiple sclerosis, Crohn's disease, or chronic fatigue syndrome.
Students who experience sensory needs could include those who are blind or deaf, alongside those who experience challenges more broadly with vision and hearing.
The University endeavours to support students with sensory needs with their studies by providing various types of assistance.
