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Video guide for current students

Summary of steps covered in the video guide:

• Go to NottinghamHub
• Log in using your University username and password
• Select Request Support Plan tile
• Follow on-screen instructions

Formal diagnostic documents

For full access to support and reasonable adjustments, as appropriate to the individual, we accept both pre- and post-16 information from:

• An educational psychologist, specialist teacher, occupational therapist or equivalent  
• An Interim Assessment Report
• EHC (Education, Health and Care) Plans
• Reports from an appropriately qualified medical practitioner

Supporting documents must include appropriate diagnostic information of the assessment carried out to identify your specific learning difference.

Other supporting information

For access to limited support and reasonable adjustments, we can consider the following documentation if it provides an indication that difficulties have been experienced and/or previous arrangements have been put in place. 

• A JCQ ‘Access Arrangement’ form (a ‘Form 8’).
• A signed letter or other document from your school, college, or previous university outlining any previous test results and/or adjustments made.
• A Detailed Assessment of Speed of Handwriting (DASH) report.
• A Disabled Students' Allowances Needs Assessment Report.
• Results from the Do-It Profiler PLUS recent written confirmation from º£½ÇºÚÁÏ academic or welfare staff who know your work stating that your difficulties are having a demonstrably significant impact on your day-to-day life and academic work.

Documents must be provided in English. If a translation is required, it is your responsibility to arrange this with an accredited professional translation service.

We will not accept the following:

• A Meares-Irlen Syndrome assessment report.
• Results from a screening tool, such as Do-It Profiler (on its own) or QuickScan.

If you think you may have a specific learning difference but have never had a formal assessment, find out more about screenings and formal assessments.

Please email Disability Support Services if you require further information.

Formal diagnostic documents need to include: 

• The name of the condition
• When the condition was diagnosed/identified
• How long the condition has lasted, or is likely to last
• The main effects of the condition (such as mobility impairment or short term concentration ability)  
• Any side effects of any medication or treatment

For full access to support and reasonable adjustments, as appropriate to the individual, we accept:

• Recent letters and/or clinical notes from medical practitioner consultations, which include diagnosis (name of the condition) and when the condition was identified.
• A completed Student Loan Company DSA medical form, signed by a medical practitioner.
• A completed Medical Evidence Form signed by a medical practitioner.

Recent screen shots from NHS App of any of the above will be accepted.

Other supporting information

For limited support and reasonable adjustments we accept the following documents (recently dated):

• An Occupational Health Report. 
• Letters from counselling providers or Improving Access to Psychological Therapy (IAPT) services.
• Letters from medical professionals confirming referrals or appointments, discharge notes with diagnosis, or medical sick notes.
• Print out or screen shots of GP and medical consultations, showing diagnosis and timelines 
• Letters showing use of secondary health services, such as a Community Mental Health Team or out-patient clinic for a medical condition. 
• DSA Needs Assessment Report.
• School EHCP report that clearly shows medical evidence was assessed.

The following documents are unsuitable and will not be accepted:

• Pictures of injuries/health conditions.
• Letters from people who work in the field of complementary health practice, for example Reiki healers.
• The medical evidence of another person, for example a family member.

If evidence is not readily available, please use our Medical Evidence Form.

Individuals pursuing a medical identification of Autism Spectrum Conditions and/or ADHD/ADD can experience an assessment pathway that takes 12 months or more. In this situation we will consider offering limited support and reasonable adjustments with the following evidence:

• Letters from a medical practitioner, such as a consultant, GP or specialist nurse, confirming a referral or appointment for an assessment. 

Recent screen shots from NHS App of the above will be accepted.