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Disclosure

It’s up to you whether you decide to disclose information about your disability or condition to your line manager, HR or other people you work with.

The University encourages disclosure so we can provide appropriate resources and support for disabled staff.

You can disclose a disability or health condition when you apply or are appointed to a new role, or at any time during your employment at the University.

How do I disclose?

You can indicate in MyView whether you have a disability (login required).

This gives the University data to investigate disability career progression and pay gaps. Your Equality and Diversity information can’t be seen by your manager or colleagues, and won’t be used to identify you in any way. 

To start the process of getting reasonable adjustments, speak to your line manager.

Reasonable adjustments

The University has a duty to make reasonable adjustments to remove barriers and/or provide support for members of disabled staff.

Examples of reasonable adjustments
  • Acquiring or modifying equipment (for example assistive computer software or a height adjustable desk).
  • Changes to the workplace or physical environment to improve accessibility.
  • Alterations to working hours or routines.
  • Adjustment to work or working practices
  • Reallocation of duties - this does not mean that you have a lighter workload than your colleagues. Work will be equally distributed but some tasks may be different.
  • Providing relevant training.
  • Creating a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP), a document that details the safest and most suitable method of evacuation in the event of an emergency.
  • Display Screen Equipment (DSE) assessments.

Speak to your line manager to discuss adjustments that you might need. 

If you are a line manager, you can contact your departmental HR Advisor for further guidance.

Find out more about the reasonable adjustments process

Access to Work

Access to Work is a government scheme that aims to assist disabled people in employment or those due to start employment.

Support is based on your needs. 

It may include a grant to help cover the costs of practical support in the workplace, for example special equipment, adaptations or support worker services to help you do things like answer the phone or go to meetings. 

You could also receive help getting to and from work.

Find out more about how to get support through Access to Work

The scheme also offers Mental Health Support, which includes a tailored plan to help you get or stay in work and one-to-one sessions with a mental health professional. This is currently offered by Able Futures or Maximus.

Other sources of support

Guidance