Providing Evidence to DASS

What evidence is needed to register with DASS?

To fully register with the Disability Advisory and Support Service [DASS],  we ask that you complete our registration form. Providing evidence of your disability is very helpful in tailoring the right support, but if you don’t have this immediately available or would have any concerns about sharing evidence with DASS, please don’t worry—get in touch and we can discuss your circumstances and the options available to you. 

In DASS, we are guided by the legal definition of disability. The Equality Act 2010 defines disability as a physical or mental impairment that has a ‘substantial’ and ‘long term’ negative effect on your ability to do normal daily activity.

Examples of medical evidence to provide:

Below are some examples of evidence you can provide; this is an not an exhaustive list and if you have any other types of evidence you are happy to share, we'd be happy to review what you have. If you would have any difficulties providing evidence or if you have any concerns about sharing evidence with DASS, please do contact us: 

• You can request a copy of your health record from your GP (which is usually free or charge). You can also ask your doctor to complete our medical evidence form. However, please be aware that DASS are unable to reimburse any costs that your GP may charge for this.
• If you have already met with Occupational Health, we may also be able to accept an Occupational Health report as medical evidence. You can either send us a copy of any reports or you can complete a release form to enable DASS to request these reports from Occupational Health.
• Hospital letters, or letters from a practitioner or therapist treating your condition.
• If you have been referred for an assessment of ADHD or Autism, we can accept a referral letter as evidence of a working diagnosis. Similarly, if you are undergoing investigations for symptoms but do not have a confirmed diagnosis, we can also accept evidence of any referral details for consultations/appointments as evidence of a working diagnosis. 
• An educational psychologist report for specific learning differences such as dyslexia or dyspraxia. If you do not currently have an assessment report and would like to explore a diagnosis through the University then you should book a quick query to discuss with a Staff Advisor
• If you have a Blue Badge or are in receipt of PIP, relevant documentation can be provided as evidence.
• Documentation from previous support received through Disabled Students’ Allowance or Access to Work, such as grant award letters, can also be accepted.

Any evidence you are happy to share can be provided to the Disability Advisory and Support Service, along with the registration form, either by email, post, or in person.

If you would have any difficulties providing evidence or if you would have concerns about providing evidence to DASS, please do Contact us: