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Disability Service Covid 19

In line with current guidance from both the Government and the University, the Disability Service is unable to offer face to face appointments at this time. We are offering telephone/video appointments for students. For further information or support please contact us at disability@glasgow.ac.uk or call us on 0141 330 5497/7237/5121/2260

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Assistance during Covid 19

  • COVID 19 FAQS
  • University financial aid for vulnerable students during the COVID-19 crisis
  • The NHS should have contacted vulnerable students regarding assistance with food supplies and medicines
  • The Counselling & Psychological Services Team at the University has published useful information and links which may be of assistance. They can also arrange for you to speak to a counsellor in confidence.
  • Access on campus
  • Arranging support (see examples)
  • Assistive technology
  • Exam arrangements
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  • Referrals to other services
  • Technical support for any of the University online systems (Moodle, MyCampus)

Temporary disabilities

New Entrants 20/21

To discuss your support needs please email the Disability Service 

With the following documents:

1. Your evidence of disability from a medical professional or psychologist signed and on headed stationery.

2. Disability Service Registration Form

3. Disability Service Consent Form

 

Please read the following documents

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Disability Service Privacy Statement

 

Your appointment will take place via Microsoft Teams, you will be contacted at your allocated appointment time. MS Teams can be downloaded using the instructions on the university website: https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/anywhere/office365/teams/. Alternatively, you can download the free Microsoft Teams app to any smart phone and sign in using your GU email address. Please ensure you have a place where you can talk privately during your appointment.

Many students' needs can be met through adjustments to teaching and exam arrangements and use of on-campus assistive technology. In some cases the Disability Service can help you to apply for non-means tested funding intended to cover the extra costs or expenses that you may incur while studying and which are a direct result of your disability.

SFE students please access DSA funding and remote needs assessments soonest   https://www.gov.uk/disabled-students-allowances-dsas

 

 

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Get in touch

Tel: + 44 (0) 141 330 5497/5121/7237/2260
Email: disability@glasgow.ac.uk

Disability Service Opening Hours
Monday to Friday
0900 - 1700

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There is a fully accessible entrance around the Gibson Street side to the left when facing the main entrance of the building.

Please confirm your access requirements when making an appointment.

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