What evidence do I need in order to get support from Disability and Neuroinclusion?

You will need evidence in order to receive support from Disability and Neuroinclusion. Depending on your specific needs or the adjustments you are requesting, we may need specific evidence or additional evidence to what you have already provided. A Disability Adviser can advise on the evidence we need and how you can obtain this. For a broad overview of the evidence we require relating to specific diagnoses, please see below.

Specific Learning Differences (SpLD)

We need a full report that diagnoses your SpLD. However, if you had exam arrangements in the past, and have a JCQ Form 8 (available from your school or college), please send it to us via Surrey Support us so we can advise you on your best course of action. If you have previously had a full diagnostic assessment report from either a registered psychologist, or a qualified specialist teacher holding a SpLD Assessment Practicing Certificate, please contact the MySurrey Hive team via Surrey Support, and select "Disability and Neuroinclusion" as your enquiry topic.

Autism

We need a letter from your GP or other relevant qualified specialist confirming your diagnosis and outlining the impact it has on your day-to-day activities and studies. Alternatively, we can accept a, Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) issued by a Local Authority. If you do not currently have evidence of a diagnosis, please see the section on undiagnosed disability for further guidance.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Mental health conditions

Please contact us to arrange an appointment with a Disability Adviser to discuss your needs and the support you may be entitled to. You will need to bring some medical evidence, such as a letter from your GP, care coordinator or other mental health or medical professional. This should explain your diagnosis and the impact your mental health has on your daily life and engaging with your studies.

Mobility difficulties

A letter from your GP or other qualified specialist can be very useful in ensuring we provide the relevant support and to make the correct adaptations.

Sensory impairments

Generally, a letter from your GP outlining your condition is sufficient. We can also accept letters from relevant qualified specialists. The more information your GP or specialist is able to provide, particularly if there is specific support you require, the better able we will be to meet this need. Please note, that we are unlikely to accept appointment letters as suitable evidence.

Long-term medical condition

Generally a letter from your GP outlining your condition is sufficient. We can also accept letters from relevant qualified specialists. The more information your GP or specialist is able to provide, particularly if there is specific support you require, the better able we will be to provide that support. Please note, that we are unlikely to accept appointment letters as suitable evidence.

Undiagnosed disabilities

We advise you to see your GP as a first point of contact for medical conditions. We can write a referral letter for your GP to begin the process of accessing support and getting a diagnosis. We encourage all new students to register with a GP in Guildford as soon as possible if they live on campus or are living in Guildford during term time.

International diagnoses

We can accept letters from relevant qualified specialists both from here in the UK and internationally.