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Illness

If you are physically or mentally unwell make sure you get support from the appropriate healthcare services. You can also get support for your studies.

Short-term illness

  • Report your absence
  • If you are late handing in work follow the or submit by the deadline
  • Check to hear recordings of lectures or classes you may have missed
  • Check with your department/tutors if you are not sure what you need to catch up on

If your mobility is affected:

  • Check for step-free routes or contact us for information
  • Contact the Fire Officer for a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP)
  • Wheelchair loans - search online for local organisations loaning wheelchairs
  • has information about accessibility in the city

Long-term illness

As well as the information given above for short-term illness, the following may help:

  • Talk to your Student Services Hub about what help might be available to you including and advice regarding submitting
  • Talk to your personal tutor (if you are not sure who your tutor is, contact your departmental office) about:
    • Priorities for completing work
    • Guidance on what materials might be available or reading you can do to help you to catch up on what has been missed
    • Advice on (how much work you can make up)
    • is an option if you need time off from your studies to recover
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Need help?

For further help and advice please contact the Student Services Hub.