Support at Queens (Staff and Students)

If you have a disability or long-term health condition, you may be able to access reasonable adjustments, specialist equipment, assistive technology or other support at Queen’s. The most appropriate route will depend on what support you need. The links below can help you understand the options available and where to start.

🎓 Support for Students

  • Accessible Learning Support – Accessible Learning Support offers different ways to help you get the adjustments you need for your studies.
  • Needs Assessment Centre – If you’re a UK or Republic of Ireland student with a disability, long-term health condition, mental health condition, or specific learning difficulty (like dyslexia or dyspraxia), you may be eligible for externally funded support with your studies
  • TalkCampus – a safe anonymous community of students who can share and talk about the ups and downs of life.
  • SU Advice – practical help with finance, housing, and more.
  • QUB Wellbeing Service – Wellbeing Advisors who can offer a range of support to students at any stage of their student journey. The wellbeing team are available to meet with students in a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space.
  • Learning Development Service (LDS) offers free one-to-one appointments for undergraduate students at Queen’s to help build confidence and support independent learning. Book through Microsoft Bookings or contact lds@qub.ac.uk for support.
  • The Graduate School – provides a wide range of support for postgraduate taught and research students. Its aim is to help students develop academically, professionally, and personally during their postgraduate journey.

👥 Support for Staff

  • Disability Support for Staff at Queen’s:
    • Support through your Manager, HR & Occupational Health – Guidance on how managers can support staff with a disability or long-term condition, including discussing workplace needs and considering reasonable adjustments.
  • Supporting Staff with a Disability
    • Staff Disability Support Fund – Financial support may be available towards additional disability-related workplace requirements, including specialist equipment and assistive technology. Find out what the fund can support and how to apply.
  • Staff Disability Support Fund
    • Diversity & Inclusion – Queen’s Diversity & Inclusion resources provide information and guidance on disability, inclusion and support for staff across the University.
  • Guidance for Managers – Queen’s provides specific guidance for managers on responsibilities under the Disability Discrimination Act and supporting disabled colleagues. This resource is hosted internally and may require your Queen’s staff login.