[HDNG]SERVICES:[EHDNG][PARA][GRPH]W2[EGRPH][STAT][BULL] Creche [BULL] Lesbian and Gay Society [BULL] Overseas SA [BULL] Minibus [BULL] Self-defence classes [ESTAT][PARA]The Student Counselling Service (SCS), which employs 3 counsellors ([ITAL]and is especially helpful for students from minorities and special needs groups[EITAL]), is the main source of comfort for students with problems of all sorts. The SA's welfare department is willing to listen, [ITAL]but has little to offer by way of help. [EITAL]The Medical Advisory Service has nurses and administrative staff and links with local GPs.[PARA][BOLD]Women:[EBOLD] Female students can borrow personal attack alarms and many get involved in the local Women's Centre.[PARA][BOLD]Disabled:[EBOLD][ITAL]Most buildings have poor access and facilities, but changes are taking place slooooowly. [EITAL]Applications for special funding will be considered, though.[HDNG]FINANCE:[EHDNG][PARA][STAT][BULL] Ave debt per year: ú500 [BULL] Access fund: ú150,000 [BULL] Successful applications (1992): 250[ESTAT][PARA]The hardship fund offers small short term loans, and there are a few scholarships.[PARA][PARA]
