An estimated 1.3 billion people experience significant disability. This represents 16% of the world’s population, or 1 in 6 of us.
Within our diverse student community, there are many different circumstances or situations that may affect a person’s experience at university:
- a medically diagnosed disability or health condition
- a specific learning difficulty or difference
- an undiagnosed visual or hearing impairment
- a mental health condition or illness
- an injury to the body
Support we provide
- appointments with advisors
- advice on getting a medical diagnosis
- guidance on disclosure or providing evidence
- teaching, learning and assessment adjustments
- additional financial support
- administrative support
You can access our full range of support and services after you complete your enrolment.
Help us to support you
We need to know about your circumstances or situation as soon as possible to provide advice, guidance and support before and during your studies.
You can formally disclose an impairment, health condition or disability as soon as you make an application to study at the University of Plymouth.
If you need any support before you make an application (for example, access requirements at an open day), please speak to our Admissions team.
Related information
Contact us if you have any questions
Student Hub, Charles Seale-Hayne Library, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA
Our opening times: Monday to Thursday 8:30–17:00, Friday 9:30–16:30