Accessible accommodation
Accessible, adapted rooms and adjustment options available for students at UWE Bristol.
Adapted rooms on Frenchay Campus
The University has accessible rooms available at Student Village, Purdown View and Wallscourt Park on Frenchay Campus.
There are 41 rooms available that have been adapted for students with additional needs and come with a range of adjustment options.
Meeting your needs in other university accommodation
We can work with you to meet your needs in other UWE Bristol-managed accommodation or accommodation managed by our external partners.
If you are interested in other university accommodation and you have access requirements, please email the accommodation team at accommodation@uwe.ac.uk for more information.
Room adjustments
Wider doors, extra floor space and rails
Accessible wet room with adjustable sink and lever taps
Height adjustable desk
Lift access
Flashing light alarm, vibrating pad alarm or pillow
Personal medication fridge
Improved lighting
Inclusivity Impact Award winners
We have won the Inclusivity Impact Award (UK and Ireland) at the Global Student Living Awards. As a result of student feedback, this award recognises excellence in student accommodation delivery for more vulnerable student groups, including disabled, neurodiverse, LGBTQ+ and ethnic minorities.
Your accommodation options
Student Village
Student Village is a vibrant community on Frenchay Campus with space for over 2,000 students. You’ll live in a six-person flat with an en-suite room and shared kitchen.
Purdown View
Purdown View is UWE Bristol’s newest accommodation, built to the highest sustainability standard with space for 900 students. Flats are either en-suite, shared bathroom or studio.
Wallscourt Park
Wallscourt Park is a mixture of townhouses and flats on Frenchay Campus with over 900 rooms. You’ll live only minutes away from lectures, the library and campus facilities.
Request accessible accommodation or adjustments
If you choose UWE Bristol as your first choice when applying to the University, your application for accessible accommodation will be prioritised.
When you apply to live in University accommodation, you should:
- disclose that you are a disabled student in your application
- fill in the questionnaire we send you, telling us about your requirements.
Find out when and how to apply
Email the Accommodation team at accommodation@uwe.ac.uk if you have questions or need help with your application.
Clearing accommodation
If you are applying through Clearing, we cannot guarantee we will be able to meet your accommodation needs. If you need to live on campus and an adapted room is not available, you may need to consider deferring your place or explore private accommodation.
Room subsidy
You may be eligible to pay a standard room rate for your accommodation if you have been offered a more expensive room to meet your needs. Email the accommodation team at accommodation@uwe.ac.uk for more information about room subsidies.
Take a look inside our accessible accommodation
Returning students
Disabled students allocated university accommodation in their first year may be able to stay in the same accommodation for the duration of their course. The Accommodation team will contact you during your first year to discuss options available to you in your second or third year of studies.
Assistance animals
We can accommodate guide dogs and some other registered assistance animals in Student Village and Wallscourt Park on Frenchay Campus.
These arrangements must, where possible, be made at least three months before the beginning of term.
Tell us about an assistance animal in your application questionnaire and give us any supporting documentation.
Bringing an assistance dog on campus
You need to:
- be registered with the Disability Advisory Service
- provide details on the dog's registration with ADUK
- provide evidence that the dog and owner have completed training
- provide evidence of public liability insurance
- inform the accommodation office.
Bringing a therapy animal on campus
You need to:
- agree to the UWE Bristol Accommodation Emotional Support Animal Agreement (Accommodation Services will send this agreement)
- provide medical evidence to support the request to have a therapy animal on campus
- arrange public liability insurance (through pet insurance) and provide a copy of the policy to the Disability Service
- inform the accommodation office.
Personal assistants
You can request a further bedroom for a Personal Assistant (PA) or carer with the same terms and conditions as yours, subject to availability.
You will need to:
- book their accommodation
- cover the cost of their room.
Reclaiming costs
If you are a home (UK) student, you may be able to reclaim the cost of the carer's accommodation from your home area Social Services department.
More information can be found in Disability Rights UK’s guidance on Employing a Personal Assistant.
Accessible parking
UWE Bristol operates an additional accessible permit scheme, allowing for mobility issues not covered by the local authority version for University staff and students.
You can apply for a permit using the MYUWE student app.
Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP)
During fire evacuations, we require all students to evacuate within four minutes.
You may need a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) if you need assistance with:
- getting organised quickly
- hearing the alarm
- using stairs
- sudden or loud noises
- being around lots of people.
The Accommodation team may contact you to find out your specific requirements and support. We may need to meet you and your support team (for example, occupational therapist or social worker) if major adaptations are needed.
Accessible room tour
First year Biomedical Student Kate shows you around their student accommodation with disabled access at Student Village.
Disability Service
The Accommodation team works closely with UWE Bristol’s Disability Service.
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Disability support guide
This guide will help you to understand what support our Disability Service can offer you during your studies and how to access it.
How to apply for accommodation
When and how to apply for our UWE Bristol accommodation including information about our accommodation guarantee, how to pay, contract information and what happens after you apply.
Frenchay Campus
Our main campus, a 15-minute bus ride from the city centre. Here you'll find our Students' Union, 24/7 Library, sports facilities, shops and numerous cafes, bars and restaurants.
Private accommodation
Information for students who are looking for private student accommodation or moving into private accommodation.