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Telephone: +44 7868 731899 or +44 7869 375482

Email: contact@firsthandsupport.co.uk

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NMH Support for People with specific needs and learning differences in Higher Education and Employment

Thank you for visiting. We primarily support DSA, HEI and ATW clients.

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NMH Support for People with specific needs and learning differences in Higher Education and Employment

We are fully insured, our support workers have DBS paperwork updated each year, and our members belong to the Association of NMH providers.

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NMH Support for People with specific needs and learning differences in Higher Education and Employment

We provide support in academic and workplace environments, for Disabled Student Allowance and Access to Work clients across the UK, including:

Study and workplace support (Bands 1-2 all roles)
Electronic notetaking (Band 3)
Specialist support for visual and hearing impairment (Band 4)
Specialist mentoring (MH / ASC) (Band 4)
Scribing, reading, data management, and practical assistance

Electronic notetakers and library assistants and mentors work between printed and digital text.
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About Us

Our Support Workers...

Are fully insured, have DBS paperwork updated each year, and our members belong to the Association of NMH providers.

Are qualified in SSP-VI, ENT, OCN L3 Notetaking for VI and HI, general Band 1-2 NMH provision, and hold bachelors or masters degrees.

Have up to 17 years of experience.

Primarily support DSA, HEI and ATW clients.

Provide the following NMH support roles:

• Specialist Electronic Notetaker (VI and HI)
• Specialist Support Professional (VI)
• Specialist Mentor – Autism Spectrum Conditions (SM-ASC)
• Specialist Mentor – Mental Health (SM-MH)
• Specialist musical instrument tutor
• Specialist music technology tutor
• Academic / library / study support (including proof reading)
• Workshop assistant
• Learning support advisor
• Exam support: invigilator, scribe, reader
• Practical support assistant
• Sighted guide
• Transcription services

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Subject Expertise

We are experienced with supporting clients in the following subjects:

Biological and neurological sciences
Computer programming
Creative communications
Earth-system and Sustainability sciences
Education and development
Engineering
Environmental and business law
Finance and economics
Inclusive education
Law - Business, Criminal, Environmental, Public, Tort
Mathematics
Media, Communications and Public Relations
Media production
Music theory
Philosophy
Politics and International Relations
Psychology
Social work
Sociology
Sustainable Development
Theatre studies

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Locations

England (DSA / HEI)
UK, Global (ATW / private)

We provide DSA / HEI funded NMH support in England, and support UK residents receiving A2W globally, for example in travelling domestically or overseas for work.

We have supported clients at numerous institutions, including the following:

• Birkbeck, University of London • British School of Osteopathy • City University • David Game College • Goldsmiths University • Greenwich University • IOE (Institute of Education) • London Metropolitan University • Maastricht University (Netherlands) • Middlesex University • SOAS, University of London • Southbank University • Stockholm University (Sweden) • UCL (University College London) • UNESCO HQ (Paris, France) • University of Cambridge • University of East London • University of Manchester • University of the Arts London • University of Westminster • University of West London

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Working Partners

We have working relationships with other support professionals and suppliers. If our team does not appear to have the experience to support you or your client directly, please contact us and we may be able to find the right person for the role you need.
Conversely, if you are a support professional and/or agency who would like to enquire about referring bookings, please write to contact@firsthandsupport.co.uk

Important Notices

Please note that we are not to be confused with First Class Support whom are an entirely separate company.
First Class Support is a leading provider of non-medical help in the UK who have been established since 2015.
We often recommend them to clients as they have a strong reputation for providing high quality support staff.
If you are looking for their website or contact details please click the link below.

https://firstclass-support.co.uk/

For all support enquiries please contact us at:

+44 7868 731 899

+44 7869 375 482

contact@firsthandsupport.co.uk

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