Health and Wellbeing
Before you arrive at Sheffield, ensure you:
i) Register for the University Health Service
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.
ii) Inform the University of any accessibility requirements
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.
On the Students' Union website
Health and Wellbeing (not restricted)
Support for disabled and dyslexic students
The Disability and Dyslexia Support Service (DDSS) is a friendly and confidential service providing support and advice with the aim of enabling students to fully take advantage of their studies while at the University.
The DDSS Service will support you if you have a long-term impairment, disability or condition that impacts on your studies? For example, if you have trouble reading documents or have a medical condition that requires extra exam time.
Find out more how the DDSS service can help you:
Disability and Dyslexia Support Service (DDSS) (not restricted)
Video
Use this link to the DDSS video hosted on the University media hub if you wish to view full screen.
Introduction to the Disability and Dyslexia Support Service (10 minutes 53 seconds).
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.
Student Support hub
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 (restricted to MUSE student login)
Student Wellbeing Service
part of the Student Online Support hub
Student Access to Mental Health Support
If you need mental health support during your studies you can book an appointment with the support team via the student hub. For more information, visit:
Mental Health Support (restricted to MUSE student login)