askUS: Our student support service

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At the University of Salford, we do all we can to accommodate your personal circumstances and support you through your studies. As a postgraduate student, you’ll have an extensive support network covering everything from practical help such as on-site childcare (places are subject to availability), to emotional wellbeing through our Faith Centre and support groups. We also have a team of trained and experienced advisors to help you find solutions to any issues you may encounter throughout your studies.

DISABILITY AND LEARNER SUPPORT

Our aim is to ensure you have an equivalent experience to your peers, no matter what your circumstances. Support is available for you if your disability, specific learning difficulty or long-term health condition has a significant impact upon your day-to-day life, including your ability to study. We can help you to access a range of reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning in addition to the adjustments in place across all our programmes as part of our inclusive practice. Also, if you need it, support such as access to assistive technology, specialist mentor support and study skills may be provided for you. If you have a condition that may have a significant impact upon your ability to study, speak to one of our advisors to find out how we can help. Some examples of conditions or disabilities are listed here: / Specific learning difficulties (SpLD) such as dyslexia, dyspraxia and ADHD / Autism spectrum conditions including Asperger’s / Mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders and bipolar affective disorder / Hearing and visual impairments / Long term medical conditions such as epilepsy,

Crohn’s disease, cancer, HIV and diabetes / Physical disabilities including multiple sclerosis, cystic fibrosis, hypermobility syndrome and carpal tunnel syndrome / Mobility difficulties For more information about disability and learner support email disability@salford.ac.uk or call 0161 295 0023 (Option 1, Option 2). You can also visit: www.salford.ac.uk/askus/

COUNSELLING, WELLBEING AND MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

If you need to speak to someone in confidence about your emotional wellbeing or your mental health, you can meet with one of our wellbeing advisors. Our wellbeing advisors will be your first point of contact to help you to look at any issues you’re facing and help you to find the best solutions for you.

If you feel you would benefit from talking therapy in a safe, trusting and non-judgemental environment, you can also see one of our trained counsellors.

It’s not always easy to take the first steps in seeking help when you have a problem but be assured we will support you to find the best way forward.

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SUPPORT FOR CARERS

We offer personal support for carers and can draft Carer Support Plans for any students with caring responsibilities. Find out more at:

We can also provide you with lots of information about local and national organisations that provide emotional and practical support. To find out more, contact the carer support co-ordinator at

askUS provides information, advice and guidance on all areas of your university life. We are here to help throughout your study and can offer you support on a wide range of areas, including finances, visas, wellbeing and disability. FOR ANY GENERAL ENQUIRIES CONTACT US: