Student Support

If you have a disability, long term health condition, learning or mental health difficulty we recommend you read the information on the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC): Please see here for further details.

We strongly recommend that you tell us about any long term health conditions, learning difficulty or disability you may have. This is so we can assess whether we can deliver the course in such a way that you can meet the HCPC standards of proficiency and take part without disadvantage both in University and on placement. You can contact our disability co-ordinator for allied health professions on 0114 225 2588 or you can contact our university disabled student support team on 0114 225 3964 (voice and Minicom) to discuss any queries you may have. Your Academic Advisor will help you to navigate these services if you require support.

The Disability Disclosure booklet also provides information for students on health and social care courses and will help you understand the importance of disclosing your disability at the earliest possible stage. This is so you can be assessed for the support you may require to succeed on the course. The course team will discuss where possible reasonable adjustments can be made both in University and during practice experiences.