If you are ill and unable to study for a while it does not necessarily mean that you have to give up the course. The University calculates continuous assessment scores in such a way that it is not always necessary to pass each assignment. We will advise you about the best course of action. It may be possible to arrange some additional tuition or a telephone tutorial. We ask you to let staff and fellow-students know what to do if there is a remote chance of an acute episode such as a severe asthma or epileptic seizure and, in particular, whether medical help should be summoned.
Most people are very supportive, particularly if they know what to do.
If you have to miss tutorials it might be possible to arrange individual tuition, perhaps by telephone. You can also ask for flexibility with assignment submission if your studies have been affected by your condition. If your course has a residential school excusal may be a possibility, but is usually granted only if your needs cannot be met. We will encourage you to attend even if pain or fatigue means that you have to pace yourself and take rests. You should consider whether it would be appropriate to take an assistant.