Support for students with temporary injuries or mobility needs
If you have a temporary injury, mobility difficulty, or are recovering from planned medical treatment, you may need short-term support to help you continue your studies.
Students with long-term mobility or access needs are supported by Disability Support & Inclusion. However, if your situation is temporary and expected to last less than 12 months, this guide explains who you should contact and what support might be available.
Who should I speak to first?
Your first point of contact should be your:
• Programme Lead, and
• Programme Officer
They can talk through the support options available for your programme and help coordinate any adjustments. For consistency, please approach them before contacting individual module tutors.
What support can I expect?
Support will vary depending on your course and what stage you are at. Some programmes have:
• early or compulsory assessments
• required on-campus activities
• clinical placements or practical sessions
• attendance or visa-related requirements
Your programme team will aim to be as flexible as possible, but in some cases, adjustments may be limited.
All students, regardless of circumstances, are expected to fully enrol and collect their King’s ID card.
Practical support available
1. Timetable adjustments
If you temporarily cannot move easily between buildings or campus sites, your programme team may explore timetable adjustments. They will contact the relevant timetabling teams on your behalf if this is appropriate.
2. Building access and equipment
If you need equipment such as an ergonomic chair or a height-adjustable desk, your programme team can request support from the campus operations team. You may be asked to provide your timetable so suitable equipment can be arranged.
3. Emergency evacuation support (PEEP)
A Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) is usually for long-term needs and can take three weeks or more to set up. If your injury is short-term, your programme team will seek advice from the PEEP Manager about the best option.
You may also be asked to download SafeZone and add a short note (e.g., “temporary mobility difficulty – using crutches”).
This helps Security reach you quickly in an emergency evacuation.
Attendance and travel
If travelling to campus is difficult during your recovery, speak with your programme team about:
• using lecture capture where available
• prioritising essential on-campus sessions (e.g., labs, practicals, discussions)
Temporary adjustments aim to reduce barriers, not to replace core learning activities where attendance is necessary.
Occupational Health (OH) reports
If you have an Occupational Health report connected to your injury or temporary condition, your programme will review and follow the recommendations where possible.
Need further help?
Start by contacting your Programme Lead and Programme Officer. They will guide you through what is available and help coordinate next steps.