| ‘A combination of disabilities’ | 20 students |
| Physical disabilities including long term health conditions | 5 students |
| Mental health condition | 4 students |
| Autism and other neurodiversities | 3 students |
| Fluctuating or intermittent conditions | 3 students |
| Additional study needs | 2 students |
| Progressive or degenerative disabilities | 2 students |
| ‘Other’ (not specified) | 1 student |
Table 1
Self-Identified characteristics of PGR students interviewed.
| PARTICIPANT (PSEUDONYMS) | DISABILITY/LONG TERM CONDITION/ADDITIONAL STUDY NEEDS | GENDER |
|---|---|---|
| P1 – Olivia | Physical disability/Fluctuating or intermittent condition/Long term condition | Female |
| P2 – Lily | Mental health condition/Autism/Neurodiversity/Fluctuating or intermittent condition/Long term condition | Female |
| P3 – Guida | Autism/Neurodiversity | Female |
| P4 – Hannah | Autism/Neurodiversity/Additional study needs | Female |
| P5 – Joshua | Additional study needs | Male |
| P6 – Naomi | Physical disability/Long term conditions | Female |
| P7 – Milly | Mental health condition | Female |
| P8 – Angus | Physical disability/Other health conditions | Male |
Figure 1
Summary of themes and subthemes on disabled students’ experiences.