[HDNG]SERVICES:[EHDNG][PARA][GRPH]W1[EGRPH][STAT][BULL] Day nursery [BULL] Nightline [BULL] Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Society [BULL] Mature SA [BULL] Overseas SA [BULL] Postgrad SA [BULL] Minibus [BULL] Women's Officer [BULL] Self-defence classes [ESTAT][PARA]The SU Advice Centre provides help and referral for students with all manner of difficulties. It is staffed by student volunteers, trained and supported by professional staff. The University has a welfare advisor in the Dean of Students Office and the Health Centre provides 2 counsellors, 3 nurses, 5 doctors, 2 physiotherapists and 1 administrator. [ITAL]In general, the welfare provision is extensive and well-structured at every level.[EITAL][PARA][BOLD]Disabled: [EBOLD]There are special provisions and representative channels for students with all forms of special needs, including induction loops in lecture theatres and adapted housing for wheelchair users in the houses on campus. [ITAL]Accessibility and provisions are generally among the best in the country.[EITAL] Colchester Council recently gave the University an award by way of recognition.[HDNG]FINANCE:[EHDNG][PARA][STAT][BULL] Ave debt per year: ú1,400 [BULL] Access fund: ú86,250 [BULL] Successful applications (1992): 266[ESTAT][PARA]Hardship funds are available from the Dean of Students and the SU provides loans.[PARA][PARA]
