Illness

If you are physically or mentally unwell make sure you get support from the appropriate healthcare services. You can also get support for your studies.

Short-term illness

• Report your absence
• If you are late handing in work follow the late submission of coursework guidelines or submit extenuating circumstances by the deadline
• Check Listen Again to hear recordings of lectures or classes you may have missed
• Check with your department/tutors if you are not sure what you need to catch up on

If your mobility is affected:

• Check Find Your Way for step-free routes or contact us for information
• Contact the Fire Officer for a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP)
• Check for local organisations loaning wheelchairs
• Visit Colchester has information about accessibility in the city

Long-term illness

As well as the information given above for short-term illness, the following may help:

• Talk to your Student Services Hub about what help might be available to you including examination arrangements and advice regarding submitting extenuating circumstances
• Talk to your personal tutor (if you are not sure who your tutor is, contact your departmental office) about:
  • Priorities for completing work
  • Guidance on what materials might be available or reading you can do to help you to catch up on what has been missed
  • Advice on rules of assessment (how much work you can make up)
  • Intermission is an option if you need time off from your studies to recover