Wellbeing Services in Devon

Supporting evidence for your disability or long-term health condition

To help us in making support recommendations, to share with us any evidence you have of your health and disability – some examples are given below according to your condition. If you are not sure what evidence to submit or would like to discuss it further, you can contact us at accessability@exeter.ac.uk.

How to share your supporting evidence

  • Prospective students: Please complete this form and attach evidence prior to your arrival.  
  • Enrolled students: Please complete our initial form, then select Disability Support. Choose the 'Setting up an ILP' option to continue with your request. Following review by an advisor, an ILP will be set up and stored on the Student Record System. Please note that you do not need to have a diagnosis to get support in place 

Once we have received your supporting evidence, an advisor will contact you so we can consider your support requirements and any adjustments that may be suitable. 

You can take our Supporting Evidence Form to be filled out by a doctor or medical professional if you need medical evidence for conditions other than specific learning difficulties.

Specific learning differences and other neurodiverse conditions

Examples of specific learning differences include dyslexia, dyspraxia (developmental co-ordination disorder (DCD)), dyscalculia and dysgraphia. Examples of other neurodiverse conditions include attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD (ADD)), autism (also diagnosed as Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), or Aspergers) and sensory processing disorder. You may also have a specific learning difference or other neurodiverse condition that is not listed here.

For these conditions, please provide us with any evidence of an existing diagnosis, evidence of previous support such as exam access arrangements, or a report from a medical or educational professional.

Please note that to access the additional support you can get via the Disabled Students’ Allowance, there are specific evidence criteria and you may be advised that your existing evidence is insufficient. And therefore, you need to complete a full diagnostic assessment. If you need to discuss how to get a full assessment, please book an appointment with an advisor who can suggest the best next steps.

Mental health conditions and other disabilities

For other disabilities, long term health conditions, or mental health conditions, please provide a letter from a doctor or other medical professional. Alternatively, you can ask them to fill out our Supporting Evidence Form. 

Your evidence should include the following details:

  • A diagnosis or working diagnosis of your disability/condition;
  • How long you have had your disability/condition;
  • The main symptoms of your disability/condition, and if relevant, the medication side effects;
  • Guidance on study and examination adjustments you may require;
  • Guidance on the accommodation support you may require.

Evidence to support the Accommodation Subsidy (Health and Disability) 

For the eligibility criteria for the subsidy please see the accommodation webpage. 

In order to support your application for this subsidy, your supporting evidence must contain sufficient detail on the impact of your disability, including in relation to your living arrangements and why ensuite or studio flat facilities are required.  

Evidence in a language other than English

Please share with us any supporting evidence that you have, even if it is not in English. We may request a translation later. Please email us at with a copy of your evidence if you are unsure and would like to discuss whether you will need to provide a translation.