Each year at the University we welcome a significant number of students who disclose a disability. Advisers are available to discuss the challenges you face, and to make receommendations for adjustemtns to support you while you are at University.
Students who access support say it is invaluable and equips them with the skills and support which they need to succeed in their studies.
Disability Advisers and Mental Health Advisers are available to discuss your support needs.
We are able to deliver services in person, remotely via Teams or Zoom or through phone conversations. All of our advisers and counsellors are well equipped to work online, without compromising on the quality of the support we offer.
Student should self-refer into our service for support for studies
by completing our self referral form
- If you have any questions do contact us via: studentwellbeing@herts.ac.uk or call us on: 01707 284453
If you have a disability it is strongly recommended that you make contact with an Adviser when you register at the University, although you can contact them at any time during your studies.
They can complete a Study Needs Agreement (SNA) identifying the adjustments and support that will be made for you as a disabled student.
Find out more about Study Needs Agreements
Free 24/7 Helpline via Health Assured:
Alongside our inhouse service, we have a Student Assistance Programme, called Health Assured. If you want to speak to someone more immediately about a difficulty you are experiencing, you can speak with a trained therapist anytime, 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, on the freephone helpline 0800 028 3766.
You can have support if you are feeling low, depressed, or anxious or experiencing difficult life events. You can also call if you need financial, legal, non-urgent medical advice. Qualified counsellors are available to respond to your call as well as a team specialised in the areas of bereavement, finance, law and medical care. Further support and resources are available on the Wisdom App, available at: https://wisdom.healthassured.org/login which you can access by using the University of Hertfordshire code: MHA191133