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ADHD support

Find out about the ADHD support you can access at NTU, whether you're a prospective student or already studying.

Support and advice available to students with ADHD

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

Book an advice session

Book an ADHD advice session to meet with one of our specialist practitioners. They can help you get access to support services, including walking you through the process of getting an ADHD diagnosis with your GP if you haven't got one already.

How do I get support at university?

All support at university is applied for and funded through the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) and you will need to apply for this in advance. A DSA will help you get access to specialist equipment or travel allowances during your studies

Find information about how to apply for a DSA on UCAS.

You can apply for DSA if you have a diagnosis of ADHD or if your GP has referred you for an assessment.

Get in touch with any questions

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

You can also complete the disability and inclusion applicant form and we will get back to you.

Tell us about any support you might need

Complete the online Access Statement form to let us know about any support, adjustments, or exam arrangements you may need, and what support you may have had in place before that helped you. This information will form the basis of your support plan at NTU.

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.

If you don’t have the evidence or are unsure of whether you can get support, please still get in touch.

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.

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.

Please be aware that we are unable to provide screening or diagnostic assessments for 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 a diagnosis.

Support when transitioning to university

Starting university can be a daunting prospect, so to make the transition a little easier, we've got several events and services 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.

Book an advice session

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. For more information, please contact adhd.support@ntu.ac.uk

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