Disability

Disability is a protected characteristic and can be the subject of direct discrimination and victimisation.

A person is defined as having a disability for the purposes of discrimination law if they have a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on their ability to carry out normal day to day activities.

The University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This recognition is given by Job Centre Plus to employers who have agreed to take action regarding the employment of disabled people.

We have a dedicated Disability Advisory and Support Service (DASS) working with a large number of staff and students.