Advice and support for staff
This information provided here is specific to:
- disabled staff;
- staff with other access needs; and
- staff teaching and supporting disabled students.
Disability and Equality policy
The Equality and Diversity team have a major
responsibility for progressing disability issues at our University. Their
equality remit includes:
For any individual staff or personnel matters, e-mail diversity@essex.ac.uk.
Health and Safety
The Health and Safety team provide
fire safety information and advice specific to disability including
Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs).
PEEPs are individual plans put in place for people with mobility impairments
which could affect their ability to evacuate campus buildings in the event of an
emergency.
Occupational Health
Our Occupational Health team
provides advice and support to disabled staff such as assessments for accessible
parking spaces and adaptations to the working environment.
Information for staff supporting students with disabilities
Information and support is available from our
Student Support (Disability team) in the following areas: