Your accommodation needs
How to request a University room that is suitable for your accommodation needs.
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About accommodation needs
If you need a particular room because of your disability, health or religion, you must tell us when you apply for accommodation. We will try to offer a room that meets your needs.
This could include if you need a:
- larger bed
- en suite room
- adapted, accessible or studio room
- catered room
- self-catered room
- fridge in your room, for the storage of medicine
- room without carpets
- gender-neutral bathroom.
If you use a wheelchair, we could offer an accessible room with:
- power-assisted doors
- wheelchair accessible lifts
- low-level kitchen work surfaces
- accessible storage
- wet rooms with shower chairs, handrails and emergency pull cords.
If you are deaf or have a hearing impairment, we could offer a room with a fire alarm that uses:
- flashing lights
- vibrating pillows.
If you are blind or have a visual impairment, we could offer a studio room with:
- a talking microwave
- an adapted hob
- bump corners.
If you have an assistance dog, we could offer you a suitable room.
Most residences do not have staff working in them.
Any information you share with us is treated sensitively in accordance with our Confidentiality Statement.
After you move in
If your room is unsuitable when you arrive or your needs change after you apply for accommodation, contact student-accommodation@bristol.ac.uk.
Rent reduction for disabled students
Some disabled students who need specific accommodation can get lower room costs.
Emergency evacuation support
If you need support or arrangements during the emergency evacuation of a University building, you can request a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP).