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DSO provision extended to support University staff.

26 Mar 2009

New service begins on 20 April.

The DSO will be launching its new service, to provide support to staff, in the week commencing 20 April 2009.

The launch will be aimed at both line managers and disabled staff. For staff the DSO is holding a number of individual, confidential ‘drop-in’ sessions with the Disability Adviser for staff throughout the week. This will give staff the opportunity to find out more about the service and the types of support available to them.

In addition to this, the DSO will be running a series of seminars, aimed at informing line managers of the types of support available to staff, the lines of responsibility for DSO, HR etc. and how and when to refer staff to the DSO.

The term 'disability' can be misunderstood by many people, but the legal definition means that its scope is quite broad. Please feel free to book on to the seminars or drop-in sessions if you have (or have responsibility for staff that have):

  • A mental health difficulty e.g. depression, anxiety, panic attacks, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia
  • Mobility Impairment e.g. MS, long-term back pain or wheelchair user
  • Dexterity Impairment e,g, RSI, carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Aspergers and other Autistic Spectrum disorders
  • Chronic Medical condition e.g. diabetes, epilepsy, asthma, HIV
  • Chronic Pain/Chronic Fatigue e.g ME
  • Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia, Dyspraxia etc)
  • Any other condition which falls inder the legal definition of disability

The line managers' seminars will be held on:

  • 20 April, 11am-12noon
  • 21 April, 12noon-1pm
  • 22 April, 1-2pm
  • 23 April, 3-4pm
  • 24 April, 10-11am

To book a place:

If you are unable to make the times above but would be interested in attending a seminar at another time, please do email or ring.

The drop-in sessions for staff will be held on:

  •  20 April, 2-4pm
  • 21 April, 9.30-11.30am
  • 22 April, 10am-12noon
  • 23 April, 10am-12noon
  • 24 April, 12noon-2pm

It would be helpful if you could register your interest, and which session you would like to attend, to ensure that we don’t keep you waiting. 

If you have any queries:

  • ring 0161 275 8519 and ask to speak to the Staff Disability Adviser
    or
  • email your question to des@manchester.ac.uk

Elaine Shillcock
Head of DSO