North London Regional Access Centre (NLRAC)

We want you to get the most out of your studies and will provide support to minimise unnecessary barriers to learning, enabling you to focus on achieving your full potential during your time at university.

Call 07792 663 197 or 020 8411 5366 to book your Study Needs Assessment.

North London Regional Access Centre at Middlesex University is an accredited centre, offering DSA Study Needs Assessments, advice and support for disabled students in higher education. Our services are available to any disabled students applying for or attending a UK-based institution.

All assessments are now remote – via phone/ video link. Our office hours remain unchanged and we have even better availability of appointments, so please contact us to make a booking.

Mob: 07792 663 197
Tel: 020 8411 5366
Email: adminac@mdx.ac.uk

Students with disabilities and/or health conditions and face coverings - info for students

Students who can wear a face covering should at all times when in communal and shared indoor spaces. In shared indoor spaces you will be expected to wear a face covering unless you are eating and/or drinking. We ask members of the #TeamMDX community to be socially responsible and adhere to approaches we are taking as an institution to keep us all safe. Face coverings are not a substitute for other hygiene and safety measures, such as being tested when displaying symptoms, self-isolating when unwell or advised to, enhanced cleaning regimes, and regular hand-washing. These primary mitigation measures should always be followed.We also encourage #TeamMDX to be mindful that some members of our community will be unable to wear face coverings or to follow particular Covid-secure systems on campus, such as one way systems, due to a health condition or disability.

In line with Government guidance, some students are exempt from wearing a face covering. This includes those who:

• cannot put on, wear or remove a face covering because of a physical or mental illness or impairment, or disability
• would experience extreme distress by putting on, wearing or removing a face covering
• speak to or provide assistance to someone who relies on lip reading, clear sound or facial expressions to communicate

If you have a health or disability reason for not wearing a face covering should not be routinely asked to give any written evidence of this and this includes exemption cards. You may however feel more comfortable showing something that says that you do not have to wear a face covering. This is a personal choice and is not necessary in law, but we would encourage this so that you are not repeatedly asked. You may wish to collect an MDX face covering exempt lanyard and badge which will be available from Security in the Quad from 21/09.

Appointments for needs assessments

Appointments for all Assessment Centres are available from 9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday, with assessments available at evening and weekends on request.

To make an appointment for any centre or to find out more about our services and waiting times,
please call 020 8411 5366 or email adminac@mdx.ac.uk.

Please note that the North London Regional Access Centre (NLRAC) and the Bloomsbury Assessment Centre operate a flat fee policy; this means the cost of your assessment that is stated on the letter from your funding authority also covers any queries or top-up assessments that you may need for the duration of your course – there will not be any additional charges to you from the Assessment Centres.

Expected waiting times for a study needs assessment are up to 15 days, but appointments are typically arranged within one week.

Feedback

We always welcome feedback (positive and constructive) from students and staff about our services. If you wish to provide us with feedback then please email i.staneva@mdx.ac.uk with the subject "Feedback".