Accommodation & Welfare

Dyslexia

Highly creative people with strong visual imaginations often have some form of dyslexia. The good news is that it means your brain is wired for lateral thought and original thinking. The bad news is it can make life a bit tricky. We offer voluntary dyslexia screening to every single new student so we can provide support to help you with your studies. We can also help you apply for grants for relevant computer software.

Accessibility service

We welcome applications from disabled students (eg physical, sensory, mental health) and those with learning difficulties (eg dyslexia). We encourage anyone with a disability or learning difficulty to describe their needs on their application form. This will not affect your application but will help us to plan your support.

The Accessibility Service is a combined service, working with both University College Falmouth students and University of Exeter students studying at our Cornwall Campuses. Our Accessibility Advisers can work with you in a confidential environment to discuss your needs and arrange support for you while you are studying. For example, you may be eligible to apply for a Disabled Student Allowance, which provides a grant to overcome practical barriers to learning (eg support workers, specialist tutors, specialist software and laptop). We can also liaise with your course tutors to ensure that information is provided in an accessible format for you.

To arrange an appointment contact Mel Dove (Woodlane campus: 01326 213737) or Sophie Atherton (Tremough campus: 01326 253629). Full contact details can be found below.

We provide a drop in service from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday during term times. The Accessibility Service team is located within the Student Services department at both Tremough and Woodlane campuses. It is best to contact our team before you start your course so that any necessary support can be arranged as soon as possible. This is especially important if you are entering accommodation at the University and may require adaptations to your accommodation.

If you have a visual impairment we can provide you with an audio, Braille or electronic version of this prospectus.

More information is available on our Disability Equality Scheme Action Plan 2006 - 2009

Accessibility Service contacts:

Gaynor Astbury - Accessibility Services Manager
Tel: 01326 370443 (ext 1443)
Email: gaynor.astbury@falmouth.ac.uk

Sophie Atherton - Accessibility Adviser - Tremough
Tel: 01326 253629 (ext 3629)
Email: sophie.atherton@falmouth.ac.uk

Susanna Pope - Accessibility Advisor - Tremough
Tel: 01326 255837
Email: susanna.pope@falmouth.ac.uk

Mel Dove - Accessibility Adviser - Woodlane
Tel: 01326 213737 (ext 3737)
Email: mel.dove@falmouth.ac.uk

Additional support

Health

You have to register with a doctor when you arrive in Falmouth, and through Accommodation & Welfare we can also give you access to trained counsellors or put you in touch with other well-tried specialist organisations. We can also provide information on emergency dental help.

Childcare

We offer a day nursery which welcomes babies from 12 months old and has separate facilities for children over the age of three. Children up to the age of eight can use our after-school and holiday clubs. The day nursery is much in demand, so call 01326 213765 for more information.

Chaplaincy

We have a multi-faith Chaplaincy Service offering spiritual support whatever your beliefs. The service also organises a number of public talks about spiritual matters.

In addition to all this, the Students' Union teams are available to offer independent support and advice. Trained to help with any enquiry, they can put you in touch with a whole host of specialists and experts for further help.

So if you do experience problems during your time with us, the most important thing to remember is that you're not alone - our team of specially trained staff are here to help you, whenever you may need it.