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ADHD support

Support and advice

There is a range of support available for students with ADHD and advice sessions throughout term-time, including:

How to access in-person support

In order to put support in place we ask you to provide evidence of your ADHD diagnosis, or evidence that you have been referred for an assessment. We can use this evidence to put in place an Access Statement which is used to communicate your support needs to your school and the exams team.

Please forward this on to us, even if you're awaiting exam results. If you don’t have the evidence or are unsure of whether you can get support, please still get in touch.

How do I get support at university?

All technology and in-person support at university is funded through Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA),

As a student with ADHD, you may be eligible for DSA funding which could fund access to mentoring or study skills support.

You can apply for DSA if you have a diagnosis of ADHD or if your GP has referred you for an assessment but you have not yet had this as you are on a waiting list.

There is a guide for applying for DSA here.

In-person support with mentoring and study skills

Mentors work with our students on a one-to-one basis, and study skills tutors will work with you on your academic planning and organisation, addressing the barriers to learning created by ADHD.

Examples of these barriers include anxiety and stress, concentration difficulties, time management issues, and establishing an appropriate work-life balance.

Specialist DSA-funded support at NTU is provided through a mix of internal support and external agency support.

Diagnosis and screening

We are unable to provide screening or diagnostic assessments ADHD. Instead, you should discuss this with your GP in the first instance, who may then refer you for an assessment. Please inform us if you are on a waiting list for diagnosis.

Lunch clubs

Join in with one of our lunch clubs. A friendly and relaxed space in a quiet environment to make friends, share in a game or just come along to eat your lunch in a quiet and welcoming space.

Support transitioning to university

Starting university can be a daunting prospect for everyone. To make the transition a little easier, we've got early meetups and adjusted events to help you feel at home.

Meet the teams

Over the summer, we invite students to get in touch to discuss their support needs with our specialist teams. You’ll have the opportunity to meet in person or speak over the phone with a specialist about any adjustments you may need. If we have not been in touch and you want to speak to someone about your support, please do get in touch.

Get Sorted!

Each year we run a transition event for students with all disabilities to come and meet their support teams, talk about the support on offer and make sure they have everything in place to start at NTU. It's a lot of fun, and feedback has been extremely positive.

Book your place

Welcome Week

There are quiet hours at the start of each of the Freshers’ Fairs, so you can go along before the crowds arrive. There are also a variety of “Small and Friendly” events across all our campuses, offering a more quiet and relaxed welcome to NTU.

More about Welcome Week

Get in touch

If you have any questions or require any assistance, contact the team at adhd.support@ntu.ac.uk.

You can also complete this short form and we will get in touch with you.

We welcome comments to improve our service. If you have feedback with any aspect of the service you receive from our team, please let us know.