The DRC exists to provide a confidential, professional, and accessible service to support the needs of disabled students and College staff. The Service supports the mission and core values of the University and Colleges by:

* Providing advice and guidance for prospective and existing disabled students to enable them to access a wide range of services

* Developing and implementing support programmes and strategies for disabled students to enable equal opportunity, access and attainment

* Providing advice, guidance and training for University and College staff in meeting the institutions' duties to disabled students within the context of disability equality legislation