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Every year, over 100,000 disabled students apply through UCAS to study at a university or college in the UK – including mental health conditions, learning differences, and long-term health conditions. Students can access a range of support to help them succeed with their studies, day-to-day activities, travel, and lifestyle.

It’s important to know what mental health and wellbeing support is available to you during your studies – and how to access it.

Most universities provide a range of activities to help you settle into UK life. Here are some tips about moving to and living in the UK.

Discover what your rights and responsibilities are when renting accommodation in the UK, as well as how much you could expect to pay and where to find the best accommodation.

Ideally, you should have any vaccines you have missed before leaving for university or college so you can build up protection before you arrive.

Adult nurses are expert members of a medical team. They plan and deliver vital treatment for a wide range of patients with different needs and conditions.

How to apply to study some, or all, of your undergraduate course outside the UK.

Children’s nurses work as part of a supportive and inspiring team to provide young patients and their families with the vital care and compassion they need.

Diagnostic radiographers use state-of-the-art technology to diagnose patients and make sure they receive the right treatment to help them on their road to recovery.

Having a disability or mental health condition might mean incurring additional costs (e.g. access to specialist equipment) when accessing higher education. But don’t worry, there is financial support available.

If your child has their heart set on university halls, they’ll need to do their research and apply early. Places aren’t always guaranteed, so it’s important to encourage them to think about alternative accommodation, which can be equally fun and provide a safe living environment.

Social workers offer support to those most in need, whether it’s a family under pressure or a person with a physical or learning disability trying to live independently.

Learning disability nurses support people with learning disabilities, developing important relationships with their patients and helping them to lead fulfilling lives.

Mental health nurses build trusting relationships with their patients and provide vital support to people experiencing mental health problems, so they can lead happy and healthy lives.

Occupational therapists empower people to overcome the difficulties they face with living independently. They improve the quality of life for people living with disabilities, illnesses, traumas, ageing, and long-term conditions.

You’ll help improve the quality of people’s lives by treating eye disorders and spotting serious neurological conditions

As the first responders to medical emergency situations, paramedics head into the unknown to save lives and help those in need of urgent medical care.

Physiotherapists help people regain their independence by relieving physical difficulties and improving mobility with exercise and other techniques

Podiatrists help people live more comfortably by providing treatment and care for foot and leg problems.