A shorter-term physical condition | - Temporary medical conditions
- Accidents and injuries
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A longer-term physical condition | - Mobility differences, such as wheelchair users or individuals with musculoskeletal conditions
- Sensory differences, such as individuals certified as blind or partially sighted and those who are D/deaf
- Long-term medical conditions, such as diabetes, arthritis, cancer, HIV or autoimmune conditions
- Progressive physical conditions, such as motor neurone disease or muscular dystrophy
- Fluctuating or recurring physical conditions, such as epilepsy, rheumatoid arthritis, myalgic encephalitis (ME), or chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)
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A shorter-term mental health difficulty | - Shorter-term mental health conditions, such as mild anxiety
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A longer-term mental health condition | - Longer-term mental health conditions, such as depressive disorders, generalised anxiety disorder, eating disorders
- Progressive mental health conditions such as forms of dementia
- Fluctuating or recurring mental health conditions such as bipolar disorder, psychotic episodes or seasonal affective disorder
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A learning, social or communication difference | - Specific learning differences (SpLD) such as dyslexia or dyspraxia
- Social and communication differences such as an Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC)
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Pregnancy and adoption | - Pregnant students and their partners
- Maternity, paternity, parental and adoption leave
- Feeding a young baby
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Parenting and Caring | - Parenting
- Childcare
- Caring for a vulnerable adult
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Religion and belief | - Observing holy days and festivals such the Sabbath, Ramadan or Eid
- Daily religious or cultural practices including prayer, fasting, diet and dress
| - Academic Adjustments for longer-term support with your studies including timetabling queries
- You can also speak to UCL’s Chaplaincy and Interfaith Advice team for advice
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Trauma | - Bereavement
- If you are affected by physical or sexual assault
- If you are affected by traumatic world events such as war, natural disasters or terrorist incidents
- If you are affected by any form of harassment or discrimination
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A personal difficulty | - Family difficulties such as family break up or divorce
- Financial difficulties such as problems with tuition fees or rent
- Housing difficulties such as homelessness or problems with your landlord
- Work and other commitments, such as professional emergencies
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