Before you arrive at Sheffield, ensure you:
The University Health Service (UHS) is a National Health Service (NHS) General Practice which is available to all students living in Sheffield (and their dependents living within the Practice's inner boundary) who are registered at the University of Sheffield, providing that they are studying for 3 months or more.
Full details on how to register are provided on the 'University Health Service' page.
If you have limited mobility or you are a wheelchair user, please contact the Student Administration Service before attending Registration, preferably a few days before coming to the University.
We can assist you with any alternative arrangements that may be necessary.
The Disability and Dyslexia Support Service (DDSS) is a friendly and confidential service. They provide support and advice with the aim of enabling students to access their studies and University services. For example, if you have trouble reading documents on particular colours of paper, or have a medical condition that requires extra exam time.
Introduction to the Disability and Dyslexia Support Service (10 minutes 50 seconds).
Use this link to the DDSS video hosted on the Kaltura media hub if you wish to view full screen.
Once you are registered as a student at the University and you have activated your computer account (student login) you will have access to a variety of student support services.
The student online support hub can direct you to any relevant support you may need. In particular:
Online signposting tool
Health and wellbeing
Safety and security
Course support
Financial worries
Support A–Z (full list of all University support pages).
When your IT account is activated, please access the Student Support hub to see what support and services are available to you, see:
Student Online Support Hub (student login required)
part of the Student Online Support hub
If you need mental health support during your studies you can book an appointment with SAMHS. For more information, visit:
SAMHS (student login required)