Impact Student Partners launched to address university accessibility gap

Impact Student Partners has launched to help disabled students access support at UK universities. 

Research found nearly two thirds (63%) of students with a disability had not received adjustment support because it was hard to secure. 

42% of those with a declared disability reported delays in getting help, which affected their studies.

The organisation will work with students, support workers and universities to deliver non-medical help, which is support provided to help students access their studies. 

The approach includes personalised support pairing and communication, a model that returns profits to the public sector, and job-seeker support for graduates.

Charlie Bentham-Wood (pictured), founder of Impact Student Partners, said: “Our projections estimate that up to a third of UK students will require reasonable adjustment for their studies by 2030. 

“From our research, we know students are faced with barriers in accessing reasonable adjustments at university. 

“We can see the demand has increased for Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) funded support, and especially for those with mental health conditions.”