Your accommodation needs

Tell us your accommodation needs

You should tell us about your disability, health or religious requirements when you apply for accommodation. We will try to offer a room that meets your needs.

Depending on your circumstances, you might need a:

• larger bed
• en suite room
• adapted room
• studio room
• catered room
• self-catered room 
• fridge to store medicine
• vibrating pillow
• room without carpets.

If your needs change or your room is not suitable, contact student-accommodation@bristol.ac.uk.

We treat your information in line with our Confidentiality Statement.

Adapted rooms

Some rooms are adapted for disabled students.

Wheelchair users could get a ground floor room with: 

• power-assisted doors
• low kitchen work surfaces 
• accessible storage
• wet rooms with shower chairs, handrails and emergency pull cords.

Blind or visually impaired students could get:

• a talking microwave
• an adapted hob
• bump corners
• a studio room.

Deaf or hearing-impaired students could get fire alarms with flashing lights.

If you have an assistance dog, we may also be able to offer you a suitable room.

Reduced rent for disabled students

If you need an adapted room or studio room because of your disability, you may be able to request a rent reduction.

Emergency evacuation support

If you need help to evacuate in an emergency, you must request a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP).

Most residences do not have staff on site.