We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace, providing you with a range of supports to meet your specific needs. This section highlights what is available to support your working environment.
- Equipment and workstation
- Accessibility and inclusivity
- Hybrid working
- Spaces for your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing
- Your safety at work
Equipment and workstation
Workplace HealthÌýdepartment do not approve the purchase ofÌýergonomicÌýequipment or specialist software. The decision on whether to place an order (that is, is it reasonable to support the individual in performing their role) rests with the line manager, and there is no requirement for an occupational healthÌýreport to be on file.
Please note the following process:
- If assistive technology or ergonomic equipment (e.g. chairs, standing desk, adapted keyboards, Assistive Software Technology) are required, please contact the Digital Accessibility Team via digitalaccessibility@ucl.ac.ukÌýfor advice and help with sourcing this equipment.ÌýThere are ways in which you can adapt your equipment, workspace and work habits for your needs - please visit Digital Accessibility Services website for more information.
- If other types of support are required in addition to equipment / software, for example if the injury / disability is impacting on your role and physiotherapy or workplace adjustments are required, please proceed as above (point 1) but additionally you may wish to be referred to Workplace Health:
- If physiotherapy is required, you can complete a self-referral form to access treatment and advice.
- If other support is required, including workplace adjustments, please (ask your manager to) send a management referralÌý´Ú´Ç°ù³¾. Our clinicians would then offer a consultation, including signposting as per above (point 1) if this was not already underway. Please note: following a management referral, a report is sent to the manager and HR Business Partner with recommendations.
Accessibility and inclusivity
Digital Accessibility services - available if you identify as having a disability or ergonomic need and require support with IT.  
Information and guidance on disabilities and accessibilityÌý-Ìýincluding reasonable adjustments are available to support you at work if you have a disability, impairment, mental or physical health condition.Ìý
- °×С½ãÂÛ̳ has worked with AccessAble to provide access guides to staff, students and visitors to our world leading university, we hope you find them useful.Ìý
The Sunflower Lanyard - invisible disability scheme - The Invisible Disabilities Sunflower lanyard scheme is an initiative designed to act as a discreet sign that somebody has an invisible disability and requires additional assistance while out in public.Ìý
Hybrid working
The Making Hybrid Work hub gives you all the latest information about the support and guidance available for working in a hybrid world.   Ìý
Spaces for your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing
- Find a quiet room at °×С½ãÂÛ̳Ìý- available for all staff members to use whatever your reason or need (incl. rooms for breastfeeding and/or expressing milk).ÌýÌý
- Quiet contemplation roomsÌý- available specifically for those who are seeking space for spiritual and/or faith purposes. Ìý
- Toilets at °×С½ãÂÛ̳ - download a list of all the toilets on °×С½ãÂÛ̳ Bloomsbury campus.Ìý
- Showers at °×С½ãÂÛ̳ -Ìýa number of buildings across the °×С½ãÂÛ̳ campus have shower rooms.
- Water fountains at °×С½ãÂÛ̳ - incl. a of water fountains across °×С½ãÂÛ̳ buildings
- FoodÌýat °×С½ãÂÛ̳ - finds serving food at °×С½ãÂÛ̳.
Your safety at work
Download and use the SafeZone app to contact °×С½ãÂÛ̳ Security in an emergency  
Report bullying, harassment and sexual misconduct via whether you have impacted directly or if you have witnessed misconduct towards someone else. Report anonymously, or with your contact details.  Ìý