Do you need an en-suite?

If a room in halls with a wash basin does not meet your disability related needs and you need an en-suite, or you require an adapted ensuite you may be eligible for financial assistance towards the cost. If you are eligible, you may be awarded the difference in cost between a standard wash basin room and a standard ensuite room. The difference in cost will be reflected in a reduction in the amount you are required to pay.  

You may be eligible for an accommodation contribution if you meet the conditions below:

• You live in a UPP (University of Reading) hall of residence and your room has an en-suite bathroom or is adapted with an en-suite bathroom;
• You are registered with DAS and have provided supporting documentation with regard to your disability or long term medical condition; 
• A room with wash basin does not meet your disability related needs and you would be placed at a substantial disadvantage in standard accommodation.

If you think you may be eligible for the difference in cost between a standard wash basin room and a standard en-suite or adapted en-suite room and would like more information, please email  disability@reading.ac.uk

To apply for the accommodation contribution:

• Register with the Disability Advisory Service.
• Complete the accommodation contribution form. 

Please note that the difference calculated is usually between a standard washbasin room and a standard ensuite room. If you have chosen a premium ensuite and there are disability -related reasons for this, please let us know on the application form.