Submit your evidence for reasonable adjustments

How to submit your evidence

You can submit your evidence at any time. 

• If you are a current student, please send your evidence via our enquiry form (InfoHub login required).
• If you are applying to the university for the first time, please send your evidence to the Disability Service at disability@uwe.ac.uk.

What is appropriate evidence

If you have an impairment, mental health condition or medical condition

A letter from your GP, consultant or other medical professional is appropriate evidence.

Your evidence should contain:

• confirmation that you have a physical impairment or mental health condition that has a substantial and long-term negative effect on your ability to carry out normal daily activities
• the length of time the condition or impairment has been present and whether it is likely to last for a long time
• effects on study that are observed or predicted at this time, for example any mobility issues, sleep disturbance resulting in fatigue, concentration problems, lack of motivation, difficulties with taking notes.

We do not normally accept photocopies of prescriptions, letters from the UWE Bristol Wellbeing Service or photos of your injury.

If you identify as neurodivergent (including dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, Autism)

We can check through your evidence and advise on your next steps. Your evidence could be:

• A document confirming you received study support and/or exam adjustments in school/college, for example extra time in exams 
• A previous screening or diagnostic assessment report
• A letter or email confirming you are on a waiting list for an autism or ADHD assessment with the NHS

If you do not have evidence but want to access similar adjustments that you previously received, use the Curious about Neurodiversity guide to learn more about our screening process for current students.

Evidence of pregnancy/maternity

If you or your partner are pregnant then please provide a copy of your MATB1 form or a copy of medical correspondence which confirms the expected delivery date.

Evidence of your caring responsibilities

We ask that you provide us with evidence of your caring responsibilities. This may include:

• a letter from the Department for Work and Pensions confirming that the student is in receipt of carers allowance
• a letter from a medical/social care professional working with the person being cared for (for example, mental health practitioner, social worker, consultant, GP). The letter needs to outline:
  • disabled adult/child’s diagnosis/needs
  • type of caring support provided (emotional support, personal care, shopping etc).

If you require further advice regarding the best type of evidence to supply then please contact Information Point. Alternatively, supply what you do have and we will be in touch with you. 

Costs

All applicants and students are required to meet the costs of any reports or letters.

If you don't have evidence or are awaiting diagnosis

Please don’t let lack of evidence or diagnosis stop you from contacting us about reasonable adjustments. Provide any evidence or information you have and we can advise you further.

If you need more information, please contact us.