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STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES. Disability Service. Who are we: Reception and administrative staff Disability Advisers Assistive Technology Adviser Assistive Technology Trainer Student Mental Health Adviser Alternative Formats Adviser Head of Service NMPH staff and co-ordination.
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Disability Service Who are we: • Reception and administrative staff • Disability Advisers • Assistive Technology Adviser • Assistive Technology Trainer • Student Mental Health Adviser • Alternative Formats Adviser • Head of Service • NMPH staff and co-ordination
Disability Service What we do • Infrastructure – physical, procedural and network • Information, advice and guidance • Diagnostic assessments for dyslexia • Needs assessment • Exam and coursework support • AAA Exams / ARUAs / Disabled Students Allowance
Disability Service www.student-support.stir.ac.uk 2A1 Cottrell Building studentadvice.disability@stir.ac.uk 01786 466612
Student Money Advice • Problems with funding bodies • Money emergencies (avoid payday loans) • Hardship/discretionary grants • Welfare benefit eligibility • Debt We are here to help YOU
Counselling and Wellbeing • Private and confidential process • The chance to talk about anything that may be troubling you • Help you to understand things more clearly and go on to make informed decisions and take control
Some of the concerns students bring to counselling • Homesickness • Loneliness • Relationships • Choice of course • Stress / exams • Anxiety • Self esteem • Confidence
Faith Centre/Chaplaincy What we provide………. • Social space to meet your friends and chat • Fair trade coffee and tea –– reasonably priced • Quiet room for reflection and meditation • Room for collaborative group working, Wi-fiavailable • Room hire for societies • Piano and guitars • A listening ear without making a big deal!
What was that website again? www.student-support.stir.ac.uk