Students with ADHD

Key things to do when you apply

You can tell us about your ADHD at any time, but the sooner you do, the better we will be able to support you. If you indicate in your application that you have ADHD, we will contact you to discuss your needs when you are offered a place.

If you do not feel comfortable telling us about it in your application, please contact us in confidence so that we can make sure you get the support you need.

You will need to provide supporting documentation so we can offer you appropriate support.

What support is available?

You will have a Learning Support Coordinator (LSC) who will be available throughout your course to help you and your department. They will:

• work with you to explore what impact your disability might have within the context of your academic course so that support can be tailored to your needs
• issue a Learning Support Plan (LSP) to outline any adjustments required for your teaching or assessment methods (e.g. extra time)
• offer advice and support when applying for Disabled Students' Allowance or other disability-related funding
• help to set up support such as specialist mentoring, study skills tuition and assistive technology training
• provide disability support advice to ease the transition to student life, signposting to other university services where appropriate.

ADHD assessments

How to request an ADHD assessment from your GP

• To begin with, you can complete the ADHD UK online self screening tool.
• If you get a score of 4 or more, take it to your GP and request a referral for an ADHD assessment.

Waiting times for ADHD assessments

Under the NHS you have the right to choose who provides your assessment. This means you can request that you are seen by an online psychiatry service who may have shorter waiting lists than the NHS. If referred by your GP, this will be free of charge.

More information about talking to your GP about ADHD, and the options for being assessed can be found on the ADHD website.