NET2019 - Establishing a dyslexia ambassadors scheme for Healthcare students: A student academic mentoring partnership project

Statistics show at least 10% of the UK population have dyslexia. This figure is mirrored in universities and workplaces nationwide. Everyone entering the complex and fast-paced clinical workforce can become overwhelmed or encounter challenges with assimilating educational processes and clinical practice, and students who have dyslexia regularly cite this as a challenge during their career journey. Birmingham City University Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences have pioneered a Dyslexia Ambassador role working in partnership with the Associate Professor (Accessibility and Inclusivity) to bridge the gap between education and clinical practice for students entering the Health and Care professions.