About Jane
• Specialist Support i.e. disability, mental health, learning difficulties and neurodiverse conditions
• Issues you wish to discuss in confidence
• Financial support for performance-related injury
• Advice on medical matters
• Help with general wellbeing issues and advice
• Private office next door to Student Enquiries for facilitating discussions of a confidential nature
• Face to Face or Zoom meetings available
I head up the Student Disability and Wellbeing Service at the RNCM. Our team includes:
2 Student Disability and Wellbeing Advisors (SDWAs)
3 Part-Time Counsellors
1 Student Disability and Wellbeing Administrator
Our team is here to support you throughout your time at the RNCM, helping you access the support and adjustments you may need to make the most of your studies.
Working alongside our Student Disability and Wellbeing Advisors, we can help with:
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Creating Personal Learning Plans (PLPs)
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Applying for Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA)
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Arranging reasonable adjustments to support your learning
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Accessing counselling, therapy, physiotherapy and other wellbeing support
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Signposting and referring to internal and external specialist services
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Providing advice and guidance relating to physical health, mental health, disability and other wellbeing concerns that may affect your studies
We also offer individual appointments to discuss your circumstances, explore your support needs and help you access appropriate support throughout your time at the RNCM.
The Student Disability and Wellbeing Service forms part of the RNCM’s Musicians’ Health and Wellbeing Hub.
Where to Find Us
Our Wellbeing offices are located within Academic Registry and Student Enquiries.
We offer face-to-face and online appointments, normally Monday to Friday between 9am and 4pm, subject to staff availability.
Meet the Team
Jane Gray – Head of Student Disability and Wellbeing
On site: Tuesday and Wednesday
Working remotely: Monday, Thursday and Friday
Working a compressed working pattern of 10 days over 9, with one non-working day each fortnight.
Emma Woodward – Student Disability and Wellbeing Advisor
On site: Monday and Thursday
Working remotely: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
Emily Mason – Student Disability and Wellbeing Advisor
Working days: Wednesday to Friday
Nadeen El-Ammar – Student Disability and Wellbeing Administrator
Working days: Monday to Friday
Working hours: 10.30am–3pm
Our team is here to listen, offer guidance and help you access the support you need. Whether you have an existing disability or health condition, or are experiencing difficulties that are affecting your wellbeing or studies, we encourage you to get in touch.
Seeking advice and support from the Student Disability and Wellbeing team can make a real difference to your experience at the RNCM.