We recognise that everyone has different needs and circumstances. Read more about the policies, services and resources for your individual needs.
We aim to anticipate and respond positively to your needs and circumstances which are ‘protected’ in our Equality Scheme and generally underpinned in equality law.
Protected characteristics include:
We provide information for students about study support and further information is provided to registered students in the ‘Help centre’ available from Student Home. Students wishing to discuss their needs should contact their Student Support Team.
Resources are available for OU staff via the University's intranet. Staff should discuss their needs with their line manager so appropriate support measures can be put in place.
As part of its wellbeing programme the University offers all staff access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). This service is inclusive of counselling around any of the protected characteristics listed above.
If you would like to speak to someone regarding any form of discrimination or bullying and harassment either for yourself or on behalf of someone else you can speak to:
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
People Services
The Open University
Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA
Telephone +44 (0) 1908 652867
Email people-services-EDI@open.ac.uk