Disability provision
If you have a disability (for example a medical condition, autism, a mental health condition, allergies etc) please contact our Disability Advice and Support (DAS) team as soon as possible to discuss support for your condition.
They can also make referrals to our Accommodation Office to help you find somewhere to live that is suitable for your needs.
If the nature of your condition means special adaptations are not necessary, you will be able to book your room online using our online booking system.
Examples of things you can self-select include:
- Being on a particular floor
- Having an en-suite
- Being a specific distance from campus
- Having a fridge in your room for medical purposes (when you book you will have an option to request one – subject to receipt of sufficient medical evidence)
We recommend you carefully consider which hall of residence will best suit your needs before booking. If you have any questions about the suitability of a hall or room, contact our accommodation team for guidance.
If you need additional equipment in your accommodation, we will ask you to provide medical evidence. Contact DAS well in advance of your arrival about this as some items need to be ordered in advance.
N.B. Our Accommodation Office will only provide equipment considered to be a reasonable adjustment and where there is adequate supporting medical evidence. In some cases, you could be required to apply for items through other means such as the .
If we do not feel able to offer you a suitable accommodation that will meet your needs, we will let you know at the earliest opportunity.
Accessible rooms
We offer several rooms that have been specially adapted for either a wheelchair user or a student with mobility difficulties. We have a range of adaptations to meet a range of needs ranging from en-suite or adapted communal wet-rooms, lowered surfaces and appliances, and specialist-equipment such as hoists and shower-chairs. Please note that demand for accessible rooms is high and there is only limited availability. You are encouraged to disclose your disability or condition to Æß²ÊÖ±²¥.
Hearing-impaired students
You can request a room adapted with a hearing package, which includes a flashing fire alarm and a rumble pillow.
Quieter Accommodation
We offer some quieter flats for students who prefer a quieter environment due to a disability, which are in Newarke Point. These can be booked by referral from the Disability and Wellbeing teams, and are subject to these guidelines. If you would like to discuss a referral, please contact ssm@dmu.ac.uk . There will be limited spaces so please contact them as soon as possible if you require a quieter flat.
Personal Care
If you require help with personal or medical care (including managing medication or medical conditions, independent living, or support with tasks like washing, toileting, shopping, and/or cooking), then we advise you to contact your local social services as soon as possible, as the university is unable to provide this type of support.
Accommodation for personal carers - If you have a condition that requires daily or 24-hour personal care, we can provide a room for your personal carer, subject to room availability, under the same terms and conditions as other residents.
You will need to ensure the cost of the carer’s room can be met. UK fee-paying students may be able to reclaim the cost from the social services department in their home area or local authority.
Non first-year students
You are eligible to book university-sourced halls of residence for your subsequent years at Æß²ÊÖ±²¥ if your disability means you would be disadvantaged if you could not. Any offers are subject to suitable accommodation being available. The booking payment is required for each booking, including those made in subsequent years.
Registered students who meet the above criteria and are currently living in halls of residence will automatically be invited to rebook accommodation from January.
If you feel you meet the above criteria but are not currently living in halls or did not receive the email, you will need to provide us with medical evidence stating how you meet the relevant criteria so that we can assess your application to live in halls.
Contact us
+44 (0)116 257 7577 or accommodation@dmu.ac.uk