Keele University Prospectus Undergraduate | 2016 | Page 36

UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2016 Your wellbeing matters to us Disability and Dyslexia Support Our Disability and Dyslexia Support team provide ongoing support to meet your individual needs and provide a holistic approach to supporting you in your studies. If you have a disability and are thinking of applying to Keele, contact us as soon as possible so that we can arrange any support required. We can arrange a visit to the University to assess any specific needs and to show you the accommodation available. You can also discuss other personal and academic support needs with one of our disability advisors. If Keele is your first choice and you have a physical and/or sensory disability or have severe mental health issues, or are on the autistic spectrum, you are guaranteed a room on campus for the entire period of your course (where your application has been supported by the University’s Disability and Dyslexia Support Service). There are specially adapted ground-floor rooms and kitchens for those who need them. Counselling and Mental Health Support Our Counselling and Mental Health Support team is made up of a group of professionally trained and experienced counsellors and mental health practitioners. They will listen to what you are saying, accept you and respect your feelings, without judging you. They will offer a safe space for you to talk about and express your emotions. You will be supported in working towards an appropriate ending to the counselling relationship and they will refer you on to other help if they feel you need this. www.keele.ac.uk/studentcounselling Chaplaincy The Chaplaincy offers 24/7 cover for emotional, pastoral or spiritual support for those of all faiths and none, for both students and staff, working closely with the services mentioned above. www.keele.ac.uk/faith As an Access Centre, we can also arrange a Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) assessment. The Access Centre can be contacted through Disability and Dyslexia Support at Student Support and Development Services. Depending on your needs and funding, the service has many resources available, including: • Advice on Disabled Students’ Allowance applications • Dyslexia screening, diagnostic assessment and tuition • Specialised equipment and software, including SUPERNOVA and JAWS and a dedicated work station in the library • Examination arrangements and identification stickers for assessed work There is also a wide range of support that may be available. [email protected] www.keele.ac.uk/dds ey every ste p of your student journ 36