Information for Access Centres

This information may be useful for Access Centres assessing the needs of students who will be studying at the University of Edinburgh.

The University has an Accessible and Inclusive Learning Policy, which identifies a number of baseline standards for the accessibility of teaching, learning and research.

The University also has a range of assistive technology available on all open access computers and the computers provided in accessible study rooms in libraries.

Current NMH hourly rates

NB: As of 18 April 2022, the University of Edinburgh will not be supplying non-medical help for new students funded by DSA. Please quote other suppliers in a DSA needs assessments or funding applications.

If the student needs support provided directly by the University of Edinburgh, please contact the Service initially to discuss that support.

Rates University of Edinburgh charges for NMH worker to support students funded by Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)

Role	Net Rate/Hour	Total Rate/Hour
Practical Support Assistant	£22	£22
Library Support Assistant	£22	£22
Reader	£22	£22
Workshop Assistant	£19	£19
Laboratory Assistant	£26	£26
Proofreader	£26	£26
Study Assistant (Band 2)	£32	£32
Manual Notetaker	£22	£22
Specialist Notetaker inc Electronic and Speech to Text	£35	£35
Specialist Mentor: Mental Health	£55	£55
Specialist Mentor: AS	£55	£55
Specialist 1:1 Study Skills Support: SpLD	£55	£55

This article was published on 2024-07-22