[HDNG]SERVICES:[EHDNG][PARA][GRPH]W1[EGRPH][STAT][BULL] Day nursery [BULL] Nightline [BULL] Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual [PARA]Society [BULL] Mature SA [BULL] Overseas SA [BULL] Postgrad SA [BULL] [PARA]Minibus [BULL] Women's Officer [BULL] Self-defence classes [ESTAT][PARA]The SU Advice Centre provides help and referral for students [PARA]with all manner of difficulties. It is staffed by student volunteers, [PARA]trained and supported by professional staff. The University has a[PARA]welfare advisor in the Dean of Students Office and the Health [PARA]Centre provides 2 counsellors, 3 nurses, 5 doctors, 2 [PARA]physiotherapists and 1 administrator. [ITAL]In general, the welfare [PARA]provision is extensive and well-structured at every level.[EITAL][PARA][BOLD]Disabled: [EBOLD]There are special provisions and representative [PARA]channels for students with all forms of special needs, including [PARA]induction loops in lecture theatres and adapted housing for [PARA]wheelchair users in the houses on campus. [ITAL]Accessibility and [PARA]provisions are generally among the best in the country.[EITAL] [PARA]Colchester Council recently gave the University an award by way[PARA]of recognition.[HDNG]FINANCE:[EHDNG][PARA][STAT][BULL] Ave debt per year: ú1,400 [BULL] Access fund: ú86,250 [BULL] [PARA]Successful applications (1992): 266[ESTAT][PARA]Hardship funds are available from the Dean of Students and the [PARA]SU provides loans.[PARA][PARA]
