The European Institute is committed to supporting and respecting the rights of all individuals within our community.
It is our responsibility to create a safe and inclusive environment for all and to promote diversity, acceptance, and equality within our community.
There are resources available at LSE, such as, Staff Networks, Student Networks, and sources of support for disability and wellbeing for both Staff and Students.
DAWN, the Disability and Wellbeing Network, is a new network at LSE. The aim of the network is to make LSE more disability confident and raise awareness about disability on the campus. Click on the link above to learn more about the network.
If you wish to be a part of this network, express your interest at dawn@lse.ac.uk.
Aveline Shek is the LSESU Disabled Students' Officer, she represents disabled students at the LSE – they might lead campaigns, run events, or attend meetings to serve the interests of the students they represent.
Email: su.disability@lse.ac.uk.
Archie Mitchell is the LSESU Neurodivergent Students' Officer, they represent neurodivergent students at the LSE – they might lead campaigns, run events, or attend meetings to serve the interests of the students they represent.
Email: su.neurodivergent@lse.ac.uk.
Mental Health Staff Champions are colleagues who take action in the workplace to change the way we all think and act about mental health.
Our Mental Health Champions have also produced a Mental Health Champions Cookbook to nourish your body, mind and soul!
EDI and You
Explore LSE's EDI and You page to navigate inclusion policies, information and support available.
Disability and mental health
More information from LSE's EDI office on policies and support available related to disability and mental health.
LSE's Policy on Disability
LSE is committed to complying with the disability provision of the Equality Act 2010. LSE's Policy on Disability details how the school aims to implement the requirements of the legislation.
LSESU Advice Service
The LSESU Advice Service provides free advice and support to LSE students, their independence from LSE means that they're impartial and free from a conflict of interest.
Discover their sources of support for Students with Disabilities.
LSE Careers
LSE Careers has dedicated careers consultants who focus on supporting students who are Disabled or have a long-term condition with the transition from education to employment.
Find out more about LSE Careers' initiatives, events, mentoring, information, and resources.
Email careers.disability@lse.ac.uk for more information about booking appointments, or specific disability-related queries.
LSE's partnership with AccessAble
LSE has a partnership with AccessAble to provide fine-grain, pan-disability access guides to the School’s buildings (including the residences), good practice guides that will inform ongoing estates developments, route maps between buildings, and an Apple/Android app. The guides and maps are available from the AccessAble website.
The good practice guides, which AccessAble will produce as part of this work, will support us in being proactive, at a time when the LSE estate is undergoing major physical change.
Business Disability Forum (BDF)
LSE is a member of the Business Disability Forum. BDF is a not-for-profit organisation that works with businesses to support employees with disabilities. They provide training, expertise and resources for managers and staff about disability. This is an important issue for LSE as 19% of working age adults have a disability, and 96% of disabilities are not visible.
There is a huge list of benefits of membership available to all LSE staff. All colleagues can register with their LSE email address to access line manager guides, a mental health module and specialised toolkits. There is also an advice service for managers and resources on recruitment, adjustments and communications.
LSE is a Disability Confident Employer (level 2)
LSE is part of the Disability Confident scheme, which is designed to support employers to recruit, recognise and retain the skills and talents of disabled people and people with health conditions. You can find out more about the Disability Confident campaign on the Government's website, and you can also review the guidance for employers on the Department for Work and Pensions site.
LSE is a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and is committed to interview any applicant with a disability who meets the essential criteria for a job vacancy. Please indicate on the form whether you would like to be considered for a guaranteed interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.
Time to Change
LSE is committed to challenging mental health stigma and is a signatory to the Time to Change pledge.
IT accessibility at LSE
Data and Technology Service (DTS) is committed to the provision of facilities and support for disabled students and staff to ensure equality of access to services.
Additional facilities and services for Library users with disabilities: The Library is committed to ensuring that it provides full access to the range of services and facilities that it offers to both LSE staff and students and non-LSE members.
Training
The Cause for Concern Protocol offers guidance to staff in managing student difficulties, including in relation to mental health and wellbeing. For details of training sessions, including flying start induction and Mental Health First Aid course, please contact hr.learning@lse.ac.uk.
Ethics Code
More information about LSE's Ethics Code, detailing the six core principals underpinning life at LSE.
Disability History Month - 2022
16th November - 16th December
LSE is proud to be observing UK Disability History Month (DHM). DHM is an annual event creating a platform to focus on the history and continued fight for equality and human rights for disabled people in the UK.
The EDI Team collaborated with internal and external partners to collate a programme of events and activities for UKDHM at LSE.