Many of us feel disabled by our working environment at different points in our lives. The Disability Mentor Scheme exists to make sure that if you ever feel this way you have somewhere to turn. All of our mentors are trained volunteers from across the staff of the School of Humanities. We have a wide range of expertise and experience and we know how disability support at the University of Glasgow works

This isn’t supposed to be a replacement for line-management, Human Resources or Occupational Health and we won’t solve problems on your behalf.  What we will do is provide a safe space to think things through and decide on the best next steps. We will work with you to understand your needs and go to the right place to get the right support or adjustments. 

What is the Disability Mentor Scheme?

The Disability Mentor Scheme is a network of volunteers which exists to provide 1-1 support to staff with a disability or disabilities. The scheme has been designed to provide a friendly and supportive ‘first port of call’ within the School of Humanities for any staff who are seeking help with matters relating to disability support and don’t know where to turn. 

Who is the Disability Mentor Scheme for? 

The Disability Mentor Scheme is for anybody who identifies as having a permanent or temporary disability and to those who feel disabled by their working environment. We will not question your eligibility and will be happy to support any staff who need help. We are available to all staff in the School of Humanities ,irrespective of job family. If you are in any doubt, please get in touch. 

What can the Disability Mentor Scheme help with? 

Getting the support you need can feel isolating, confusing and stressful. Our aim is to provide a friendly face at a local level and to make sure that everybody in the school of humanities has someone to talk to. We will listen without judgement, we will advise where appropriate and will ensure that you know know where to go to seek further support.The role of a mentor will not be to manage a mentee’s case or to provide formal advice, but to provide support and build confidence while the mentee seeks support through existing channels. 

How long will the mentor relationship last? 

This depends on your needs and will be agreed when you get in contact. We will work with you to find a suitable mentor and will offer a fixed number of mentor meetings. If your needs change or if you have specific needs this initial programme of meetings may be extended with the agreement of the mentor.  

Getting in Touch

If you would like to discuss your needs or would like to have a mentor, please contact Morag Kewell who will manage your case and set up a meeting with Gareth Beale (School of Humanities Staff Disability Officer): arts-Humanities-StaffDisability@glasgow.ac.uk

First published: 23 October 2025

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