[HDNG]SERVICES:[EHDNG][PARA][GRPH]W2[EGRPH][STAT][BULL] Creche [BULL] Lesbian and Gay Society [BULL] Overseas SA [BULL] [PARA]Minibus [BULL] Self-defence classes [ESTAT][PARA]The Student Counselling Service (SCS), which employs 3 [PARA]counsellors ([ITAL]and is especially helpful for students from minorities[PARA]and special needs groups[EITAL]), is the main source of comfort for [PARA]students with problems of all sorts. The SA's welfare [PARA]department is willing to listen, [ITAL]but has little to offer by way of help.[PARA][EITAL]The Medical Advisory Service has nurses and administrative [PARA]staff and links with local GPs.[PARA][BOLD]Women:[EBOLD] Female students can borrow personal attack alarms [PARA]and many get involved in the local Women's Centre.[PARA][BOLD]Disabled:[EBOLD][ITAL]Most buildings have poor access and facilities, but [PARA]changes are taking place slooooowly. [EITAL]Applications for special [PARA]funding will be considered, though.[HDNG]FINANCE:[EHDNG][PARA][STAT][BULL] Ave debt per year: ú500 [BULL] Access fund: ú150,000 [BULL] [PARA]Successful applications (1992): 250[ESTAT][PARA]The hardship fund offers small short term loans, and there are a [PARA]few scholarships.[PARA][PARA]
