Non-Medical Helpers (NMH)

We provide disabled students with assistants to help them with their studies. Support can range from specialist mentoring, 1-1 study tuition or BSL interpretation. Most support can take place online but it may also be possible to arrange in-person support if required.

Disability Access Plans (DAPs) set out what kind of support a student receives. The Disability Service arranges DAPs.

Standard support services

Support Assistants

• Practical Support Assistant
• Library Support Assistant
• Workshop/ Laboratory Assistant

Enhanced Support Assistants

• Study Assistant
• Examination Support Worker
• Manual Note Taker

Specialist Enabled Support

• Electronic Note Taker

Specialist Access and Learning Facilitators

• Specialist Mentor
• Specialist one-to-one study skills support

Other support services

We arrange these support services through other providers. You should contact the Disability Service to discuss your individual requirements.

Support assistants

• Sighted guide

Specialist enabled support

• Communication support worker
• Specialist transcription services
• Mobility trainer

Specialist access and learning facilitators

• British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreter
• Language support tutor for deaf students
• Assistive technology trainer