Wellbeing Services at Arden University
Welcome to Wellbeing Services at Arden University. We’re here to support you during your time with us. The support we provide covers (a) disability and accessibility and (b) mental health and wellbeing.
Disability and Accessibility
If you’re a student who has a disability, long-term health condition, mental health condition, or specific learning difference (SpLD) such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, or ADHD, there is support we can arrange for you during your studies at Arden.
This may include arranging reasonable adjustments such as extra time in exams, extensions on coursework as well as arranging a free screening or diagnostic report if you suspect you may have a Specific Learning Difference (SpLD). Whatever your support needs, please contact us as soon as possible so that we can get your support in place.
To ensure you are fully supported with your studies, we also encourage all students with disabilities, learning difficulties or long-term health conditions to apply for Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA). This is non-repayable funding to help with the costs of things such as specialist equipment, non-medical helpers, extra travel expenses, or other disability-related costs of studying. You can apply as soon as you know that you are coming to Arden or at any point during your studies.
Find more information about DSA available on the government website page on Disabled Students’ Allowance or watch this helpful video about how to apply here.
If you are an apprenticeship learner, you are not eligible for DSA but you can still access support and adjustments via our team of Disability and Accessibility Advisors. If you think you have an additional learning need or disability, please disclose this on application and contact us at wellbeing@arden.ac.uk for a discussion about your needs. You may also be eligible for Access to Work via your employer. To see how to apply and to check if you are eligible, please visit www.gov.uk/access-to-work.
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Many people go through times of stress or personal difficulty during their lives. At university, deadlines, exams, concerns about meeting academic expectations and the fast pace of study can all create pressures that affect both wellbeing and learning.
Our role is wide-ranging and involves working collaboratively across different areas:
- Providing 1-to-1 support – Offering appointments where students can talk about mental health, wellbeing, or personal difficulties in a safe, non-judgemental space.
- Guidance and advice – Helping students develop coping strategies, manage stress, and maintain balance while studying.
- Facilitating reasonable adjustments – Advising on or supporting the process of putting adjustments in place
- Workshops and wellbeing activities – Running sessions to promote positive mental health, resilience, and self-care skills.
- Collaboration with staff – Working with academic and professional services staff to make sure students receive consistent support.
If more specialist or longer-term support is needed, we can also help you access external services that are best suited to your needs.