Undergraduate Prospectus 2011 - University of Southampton
Undergraduate Prospectus 2011 - University of Southampton
Undergraduate Prospectus 2011 - University of Southampton
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Other resources in the LRC include foreign language<br />
newspapers and magazines, satellite TV, <strong>of</strong>f-air recordings,<br />
reference materials, language course books and language<br />
learning s<strong>of</strong>tware. If you would like individual help for your<br />
language learning from a language advisor, we can <strong>of</strong>fer<br />
both face-to-face and online support.<br />
www.southampton.ac.uk/cls<br />
Counselling Service<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers a confidential counselling<br />
service for all members <strong>of</strong> our community. Pr<strong>of</strong>essionally<br />
qualified counsellors are available to help you manage<br />
any academic or personal difficulties you might experience.<br />
Our counsellors are trained to work in ways that respect<br />
and value individual differences. No matter how big or<br />
small a difficulty seems to be, the Counselling Service is<br />
there to help you.<br />
Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 3719<br />
Email: counser@southampton.ac.uk<br />
www.southampton.ac.uk/counsel<br />
Doctors and dentists<br />
At <strong>Southampton</strong> we make your health and wellbeing<br />
a priority. There are two health practices based at the<br />
Highfield Campus, both <strong>of</strong>fering NHS practitioners.<br />
However, there are several local practices where you may<br />
prefer to register. Full-time international students who<br />
are in the UK for longer than six months are entitled to<br />
free health coverage under the NHS.<br />
You can find a full list <strong>of</strong> doctors and dental surgeries<br />
online at one <strong>of</strong> the following websites.<br />
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk<br />
www.unidocs.co.uk<br />
www.highfieldhealth.nhs.uk<br />
Dyslexia Services<br />
Dyslexia Services <strong>of</strong>fers advice and support if you have<br />
dyslexia or other learning differences, such as dyspraxia.<br />
Screening and full assessments can be arranged. Trained<br />
dyslexia tutors can provide individual study skills tutorials<br />
and make recommendations for special examination<br />
arrangements. It is essential that you register with Dyslexia<br />
Services to organise any special examination arrangements.<br />
Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 2759<br />
Email: dyslexia@southampton.ac.uk<br />
www.southampton.ac.uk/dyslexiaservices<br />
Enabling Services<br />
Enabling Services is a useful resource if you have a disability<br />
or health condition. We <strong>of</strong>fer a wide range <strong>of</strong> services and<br />
facilities tailored to meet your individual needs.<br />
We can help with:<br />
−−accessing and applying for additional funding, for<br />
example the Disabled Students’ Allowance<br />
−−arranging academic support, such as additional exam<br />
requirements<br />
−−equipment loans<br />
−−transport and access issues<br />
The service also provides specialist support if your<br />
academic studies are being affected by health problems,<br />
including medical conditions and mental health difficulties.<br />
Mentor support is confidential, but, if needed, we can<br />
help you liaise with your academic department about<br />
extenuating circumstances and possible adjustments<br />
to exams or coursework deadlines. Mentors also <strong>of</strong>fer<br />
support with workload organisation and planning,<br />
motivation and morale, as well as study skills.<br />
Please contact us for more information, to discuss your<br />
support needs or to arrange a visit.<br />
Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 7726<br />
Email: mentors@southampton.ac.uk (mentoring enquiries)<br />
or enable@southampton.ac.uk (disability enquiries)<br />
www.southampton.ac.uk/edusupport<br />
Directory <strong>of</strong> services<br />
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