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Disabled students

If you have a disability or long-term health condition, we're here to support you in your studies and university life.

Disability Service

Visit our Disability Support page to find about our Disability Service and:

  • Who we can support
  • What support is available, including the Autism Support Network (ASN) and our Transition Event for new students
  • How to access disability support
  • Providing information about your disability
  • Exam access arrangements
  • Tools for online learning
  • Funding, including Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA)

Disability Community

Visit the Students’ Union’s Disabled Community page to find out about:

  • Disability Officer
  • Financial support
  • Academic support
  • Accessible and inclusive groups
  • Disability drop-ins
  • Other resources

You might be interested in the Disability, Mental Health, and Neurodiversity Society. This student-led society provides a community for students who are disabled, neurodivergent, have long-term health conditions or mental illness.

@newcastleuni For #WorldAutismMonth music student Ollie has given us his top three tips for autistic students studying with us! If you’d like any further help you can contact our wellbeing team to find out what support is available. Head to www.ncl.ac.uk/wellbeing for more info. #WeAreNCL #NewcastleUniversity #NewcastleUni #AutismAwareness #StudentLife ♬ original sound - Newcastle University
@newcastleuni Here’s what Ollie brings to uni to make life as an autistic student easier. For more info about our wellbeing support for neurodiverse students visit https://www.ncl.ac.uk/wellbeing/disability-support/ #newcastleuni #autism #neurodivergent ♬ original sound - Newcastle University

Information and resources

  • Ollie, an autistic student studying Music, has shared his top tips for fellow autistic students at Newcastle University. Watch Ollie's video (above) or read his advice on how to make your university experience an enjoyable one. 

  • You can also see what Ollie brings to university to help make life easier as an autistic student. 
Having your bag packed ahead of time with everything you need is a must! What items do you find helpful day to day? For me, I never leave the house without my noise cancelling headphones. Plus, my Loop earplugs and fidget toys are lifesavers for sensory regulation during lectures!
  • Discover useful information and resources on disability themes through the Disability Equality pages of the Library’s EDI Guide. Explore a variety of materials, including books, films, archives and social media, covering disability issues from multiple perspectives such as history, society, politics, culture and literature.

Be well @NCL

Looking for ways to support your mental health and wellbeing? Check out Be well@NCL, a specially curated collection of books chosen in collaboration with the Student Wellbeing team and other health professionals. These tried and tested books are available to all students and are designed to help you understand and manage your mental health and wellbeing.