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Disability Support

The Disability Support team offers information, advice, guidance and support to disabled students and those with a long standing medical condition or specific learning difficulty which may affect their study at this university. Students who acquire a disability/medical condition or suspect they may have a previously undiagnosed specific learning difficulty should contact the Disability Support Team.

A Statement of Service is available to all students and staff.

Location

The main location is in the Northumberland Building at the City Centre Campus. The Disabilities Advisers also visit Coach Lane Campus.

Opening Hours

Term Time and Vacation Time
Monday - Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 16:30

Advisers

Disability Support Team Manager:  Karen Newton 

Disabilities Adviser:  Tim Cunningham  

Disabilities Adviser:  Sue Abram

Disabilities Adviser:  Jenny Wallace 

Dyslexia Tutor:  Monica Loughlin 

Dyslexia Tutor (Coach Lane Campus):  Jude Elliott 

Administrator (Disability):  Rosie Snowdon 

Administrative Assistant:  Joy Lockey 

Student Services Community on Blackboard

Student Services now has a community on the Blackboard system. If you are a current student of Northumbria follow the links to Blackboard. Once you are logged in, click on "Communities" at the top and search for Student Services.