In addition to the support listed on the About SHU Progress page, you can also access the following support before starting at Sheffield Hallam if you are a disabled student.
Student Wellbeing Service
The Student Wellbeing Service offers a range of confidential support for students who experience emotional, psychological and/or personal difficulties via one to one, group sessions and self-help resources. For students with a mental health diagnoses, specialist staff are able to advise on how to manage your difficulties whilst you are at University. You can access this advice prior to beginning your course by contacting the SHU Progress team at SHU-Progress@shu.ac.uk or (0114) 2254777.
Disability Guidance Appointments
If you have queries regarding disability support or need help applying for DSA (Disabled Students’ Allowance) please get in touch with us at SHU-Progress@shu.ac.uk or (0114) 2254777 to put you in contact with the university’s Disabled Students’ Support Service.
You can also contact the Disabled Students’ Support Team anytime via email (disability-support@shu.ac.uk) or by phone (0114 225 3964).
Accommodation Support
If you have additional needs which means you require adapted accommodation, we can liaise with the university’s Accommodation Service on your behalf to help arrange these. In the meantime, you can read more on adapted accommodation here.