All the facilities are used extensively by students with disabilities. Medical support is provided for all students living in University residences or in the local catchment area by a GP practise based on campus. Students of any faith or none can use the University Multi-Faith Centre. The centre is currently being relocated but will be fully accessible. It is open for use by all members of the University who wish to pray, meditate or spend time in quiet reflection.
Most flats are mixed sex although single sex flats are available.
There are eight specially designed rooms for wheelchair users. These are integrated into flats designed to accommodate four students. The communal kitchen has also been fully adapted. This accommodation was given an Access Award by Colchester Borough Council in recognition of the quality of its facilities. There are also a number of ground floor flats which have been adapted for use by students with impaired mobility.