Enabling Services Student Support at the University of

Enabling Services Student Support at the University of Southampton

OVERVIEW • Who are Enabling Services? • What support do Enabling Services offer? • How do I access support?

Uo. S SUPPORT: ENABLING SERVICES Enabling Services Sports and Wellbeing Careers and Employability Early Years Centre Student Life • Part of Student Services • Open to all students • Located in Building 37 (Student Services)

SUPPORT AVAILABLE FROM ENABLING SERVICES We are a team of 30 and provide the following support for students: • Mental Health and Wellbeing Support • Disability Support • Specific Learning Difficulties and Study Skills Support • Learning Support (e. g. note-taking) • Additional Exam Recommendations (e. g. extra time) • Disabled Students’ Allowance advice and support

SUPPORT AVAILABLE FROM ENABLING SERVICES STUDENT SUPPORT DROP-IN Monday to Friday (13: 00 – 15: 00) in Building 37 Tuesday (19: 00 – 20: 00) Glen Eyre Halls Wednesday (19: 00 – 20: 00) Hartley Library Thursday (19: 00 – 20: 00) Mayflower Halls • Advice on disability, mental health and wellbeing • Adjusting to university life • Concerns about a friend • Crisis support/ personal difficulties LIVE CHAT: MONDAY TO FRIDAY; 14: 00 – 16: 00 PM – ENABLING SERVICES WEBSITE

SUPPORT AVAILABLE FROM ENABLING SERVICES WELLBEING SUPPORT First Support Counselling Hypnotherapy Self-help Mindfulness Groups and workshops

SUPPORT AVAILABLE FROM ENABLING SERVICES STUDY SUPPORT Study Skills Support No appointment necessary. Mon, Wed, Fri (term time) Wed (vacation) 2: 00 pm – 4: 00 pm in the AT Suite, Hartley Library. Assistive Technology Suite and assistive technology software on all campuses. Specialist study workshops for students with a specific learning difficulty (Sp. LD).

Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) SUPPORT If you have a disability, mental health condition or Sp. LD which affects your ability to study you may be entitled to extra support at university through the Disabled Students Allowance. The DSA is a non-repayable government grant to help cover costs related to your study. If you were entitled to the DSA on your UG course you will need to re-apply for DSA for this course. THE DSA CAN FUND: • Specialist equipment/software: for example a laptop or ergonomic chair. • Non-medical helpers (NMH): for example mentoring and study skills support. • Extra travel: if your disability impacts your ability to travel. • Other disability related cost of study.

OTHER UNIVERSITY SUPPORT Student Life Wellbeing support for all Uo. S students 24/7 365 days a year. Based in Halls of residence but available for all students. Also contacted via telephone 24/7. University Library Ø Ø Ø Academic skills hub Study workshops Online study resources Library disability support Accessibility support e. g. longer loans, postal loans, retrieval service and reformatting resources. Faith and Reflection Centre (FRC) A quiet space on campus where students can enjoy free tea and coffee, chat with a chaplain, or simply just be. The FRC also run a range of events for students. You do not need a faith to access the Faith and Reflection Centre.

Thank you for your time Any questions? • Email: enable@soton. ac. uk • Phone: 02380 597 726 • Live Chat: http: //www. southampton. ac. uk/edusupport/livechat. page