Wellbeing & disability inclusion: learning without barriers
Supporting your emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing — and ensuring every student has equal access to education.
Who we are
We are the Wellbeing and Disability & Inclusion services at UKMC — two dedicated teams working together to support students with their mental health, disability needs, and additional requirements. We provide safe, inclusive, and confidential spaces where every individual feels valued, supported, and able to achieve their full potential.
Our aim
To remove barriers to learning and ensure that every student:
- Feels included and supported
- Has equal access to education
- Can achieve their full potential
Who we support
- Learning difficulties & differences (Dyslexia, ADHD)
- Autism spectrum conditions
- Mental health conditions
- Physical or sensory disabilities
- Long-term or chronic medical conditions
- Temporary difficulties or circumstances
Wellbeing services
One-to-one drop-in sessions
Talk confidentially with a Wellbeing Advisor — on campus or online — about stress, personal concerns, emotional health, or academic pressures.
Wellbeing assessments
Confidential conversations to understand your individual needs following a wellbeing request form, with personalised next steps and recommendations.
Personalised wellbeing plans
Tailored plans for students with disabilities, long-term conditions, or temporary difficulties, including:
- Learning Support Plans (LSPs) — long-term adjustments
- Temporary Learning Adjustments (TLAs) — short-term support
Wellbeing workshops
Online workshops and skill-building sessions promoting positive mental health, resilience, and inclusion.
Wellbeing ambassadors & peer support
Students trained to support their peers through leadership, creative activities, and self-care programmes that promote connection.
Wellbeing events & awareness
Events to build confidence, manage stress, and feel supported — plus classroom visits to raise awareness of available services.
Disability & inclusion services
Reasonable adjustments
- Extra time in assessments and exams
- Attendance flexibility where appropriate
- Lecture recording support
- Accessible learning materials
- Assignment extension considerations
- Quiet or separate exam rooms & rest breaks
- Note-taking support & seating arrangements
Equipment & learning resources
- Digital recorders and specialist keyboards or mice
- Screen filters and adjustable seating support
- Accessibility tools for online learning
- Study and organisational resources
Assistive technologies
- Text-to-speech and speech-to-text software
- Mind-mapping tools
- Reading and proofreading software
- Screen readers
- Captioning and accessibility tools
Disabled students' allowance (DSA)
Support for eligible students through DSA, including:
- DSA application and query support
- Specialist study skills support
- Assistive technology and equipment funding guidance
Additional support
- Confidential advice and guidance for students and applicants
- Disability parking facilities on most campuses
- On-campus 1:1 support sessions
- Extended library lending periods
- Referrals to counselling and other services
Togetherall — online support community
- Available 24/7
- Through our partnership with Togetherall, UKMC students have access to a safe, anonymous online community with trained professionals, peer support, and self-help resources — any time, anywhere.
- Anonymous and confidential
- Peer community sharing experiences
- Access to trained professionals
- Self-help tools and wellbeing resources
- Scan to sign up with student email
Urgent mental health support
- Emergency
- Call 999
- NHS 111
- 24/7 mental health (non-emergency)
- Samaritans
- 116 123 (24/7 confidential)
- SHOUT
- Text SHOUT to 85258
- Crisis text line
- Text HOME to 741741
