Support Review (SR)

What is a Support Review and why might I need one?

Once you have declared your disability and Registered with the Disability and Inclusive Practice Service this information will be reviewed to inform the creation of your ILSP. In reviewing the information you have provided, we may invite you to a Support Review (SR). You will be invited to have an SR if we think that further information would be helpful in determining what adjustments and support you need for your studies. The purpose of an SR is to have a more in-depth discussion about your specific requirements to determine the adjustments needed to support you with your studies.

If we do not invite you to have an SR but you feel you would benefit from one, you can request to have one. Please contact the Disability Service to request an SR.

Is a Support Review different to a DSA Needs Assessment?

An SR is different to a DSA assessment. A DSA assessment only considers specific types of support which are eligible for DSA funding. The SR will look at all aspects of your studies. The SR usually takes around 30 minutes and will involve you having a discussion with a Disability Advisor and possibly trying out various pieces of software and equipment. You will not have to do any tests, and (beyond providing appropriate supporting evidence) you will not be asked to prove that you require support.

What happens after my Support Review?

Following the Support Review, you will receive an email outlining the outcome of the review meeting. If you already have an ILSP before you undertake your SR, your ILSP will be reviewed (and updated if relevant).

Your ILSP is always is your definitive record of the support and adjustments you will receive at Lancaster. You can access your ILSP via the Student Portal.