Support for students with ADHD
Support for students with an ADHD diagnosis
Exam Access Arrangements
Depending on your needs, you may require some Examination Access Arrangements. The Disability and Dyslexia Service can advise you on how to make an application.
Specialist one-to-one support
Once you have received a diagnosis of a SpLD and have met with an adviser from the Disability and Dyslexia Service, you can discuss the possibility of Specialist One to One Study Skills Support (and/or Specialist Mentoring for students with a diagnosis of ADHD).
ADHD drop-in
DDS offers a limited number of same day appointments for students who are registered with us with a diagnosis of ADHD if you have a quick or urgent query you wish to discuss with a Disability Adviser (SpLD). The appointments last for a maximum of 20 minutes and are offered in-person or online.
The drop-in will run on Tuesdays between 2pm-4pm from the DDS offices - Room 3.06 on the third floor of the Bancroft Building on the Mile End Campus.
To attend, you can:
- book an appointment online on the day via the booking link provided by your Disability Adviser
- drop into the DDS office any time between 2pm-4pm on Tuesdays
- email dds@qmul.ac.uk on the day with the email header ‘ADHD drop-in appointment’
Please note that these appointments are offered on a first come, first served basis.
ADHD Support Group
The ADHD Support Group is an uplifting safe space for students with ADHD to share their experiences, support each other and share any strategies and tips to help with their studies or day-to-day life. The ADHD Support Group is for any QMUL student with an ADHD diagnosis who is registered with the DDS - this can be a medical or SpLD diagnosis.
A member of the Disability and Dyslexia Service and a member of the Advice and Counselling Service will be in attendance to answer questions and help facilitate the sessions initially.
Please note, the ADHD Support Group is currently closed for AY 2024/25 and will reopen in Semester A 2025/26. However, you can still register for the upcoming academic year.
Register for a place in the ADHD Support Group here. Please note, places will be offered on a first come, first served basis.
If you would like to attend and have an ADHD diagnosis but are not yet registered with DDS, please email dds@qmul.ac.uk to arrange to meet with a Disability Adviser.
Library support
The Library offers special facilities for students with disabilities; for example, you can request to extend loans for an extra week when borrowing books. A small number of individual study carrels are available to students with disabilities, (e.g. if you have a condition that affects your concentration and need to study on your own). Find out more on the Library's website.
Specialist Mentoring is available to students with a diagnosis of ADHD, Autistic Spectrum Condition or a mental health condition.
Once you have received a diagnosis of one or more of the conditions above and have met with a Disability Adviser from the Disability and Dyslexia Service, you can discuss the possibility of accessing these forms of support depending upon your identified areas of need. Please see the diagram below which outlines the two different strands of support and where they crossover:
Support from other departments
Advice and Counselling
Advice and Counselling provides a range of advice and information for all Queen Mary students about welfare and financial issues. The service is free and confidential.
Academic skills
Queen Mary's Academic Skills Centre offers a range of academic, research, information and maths and statistics skills support. The service offers one-to-one sessions, workshops and has a range of self-access resources.
Student Health Centre
All eligible Queen Mary students are encouraged to register with the on-site GP surgery through the Student Health Service at Mile End. Please note that students must live in the E1, E2, E3 or E14 postcode area to be eligible to register.