Contacts for disability support
For advice about the services and support available for students with a disability and/or additional needs contact the team for your nation.
When sending us an email, don't forget to include your Personal Identifier (PI).
We don't recommend sending us supporting evidence by post as it could delay your request for disability support, however if you need to post your evidence, use the addresses listed below.
England, international students and apprentices
Telephone: +44 (0)1908 541082,
09:00 - 17:00 Monday to Friday (except bank holidays)
Email: disability-support@open.ac.uk or, if you're an apprentice, disability-apprenticeships@open.ac.uk.
The Open University
Disability Support Team
Berrill Building
Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA
Students in Ireland
Tel: +44 (0)2890 323718
08:30 - 17:00 Monday to Friday (except bank holidays)
Email: Ireland-support@open.ac.uk
Student Recruitment and Support Team
The Open University
110 Victoria Street
Belfast
BT1 3GN
Students in Scotland
Contact your Student Support Team who will put you through to the right team for your query. If you cannot access the right number, please call 0131 226 3851, 08:30 - 17:00 Monday to Friday (except bank holidays).
Email: scotland-support@open.ac.uk
Student Recruitment and Support Team
The Open University in Scotland
10 Drumsheugh Gardens
Edinburgh
EH3 7QJ
British Sign Language users can contact us direct by using the online sign language interpreter service provided by Contact Scotland BSL.
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Telephone: +44 (0)2920 471170
08:30 - 17:00 Monday to Friday (except bank holidays)
Email: wales-support@open.ac.uk
Student Recruitment and Support Team
The Open University in Wales
18 Custom House Street
Cardiff
CF10 1AP
Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)
If you're a student in the UK you can get information on applying for a DSA and contact details under Disabled Students' Allowance. If you need help completing the form see the Disability Support Teams listed above for the number to call.
If you live in the Republic of Ireland you're not eligible for a DSA, which is funded by the UK government for UK-based students only.
Apprentice students are not eligible for DSA but can get help and advice from the UK Gov website Access to Work and should speak to their employer.
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For local support, contact with other students, or to enquire about the OUSET financial assistance scheme.
Telephone: +44 (0)1908 652026
Fax: +44 (0)1908 654326
Website: OU Students Association
Email: ousa@student.open.ac.uk
National Support Network
The OU has partnered with The National Support Network (NSN). It's a free website that helps people find information about support services quickly and easily.
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