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Has anyone ever claimed DSA for their mental health illness to study at university?
Hello all! I have tried asking on Reddit but got some really horrible responses saying I should not be going to uni with my difficulties so thought I would try here. I have long-term (15 years) anxiety and agoraphobia. My agoraphobia prevents me from using public transport as I end up with panic attack but I am ok in…
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'Loss of support' for disabled university students
From BBC News Disabled students at the University of Derby are calling for more specialist support to be available during their studies, claiming the university made changes to its disability support. A group called the Independent Disabled Students Network (IDSN), which was formed to challenge decisions made by the…
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EHC Plan Appeal
Hello everyone, My son is 4 years old and has ASD, I recently applied for EHC plan, but despite providing all the necessary reports and supporting documents, my request was refused. Could anyone assist me with the next steps to appeal this decision please ? Thank you
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Reasonable adjustments - charging for them and refusing them
Hi, I’m currently in dispute with a training college over agreed reasonable adjustments that were put in place for me, due to my disability. These were centred around my attendance (I had missed several classes). One of the adjustments was the provision to offer me catch up sessions, on occasions I was ill, and there were…
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Hi, my name is Elise123! grandson is 15 years old and was diagnosed with ADHD, struggles with school
Hi can any advise me please, my grandson is 15 years old and was diagnosed with ADHD 5 years ago. He struggles on a daily basis with school , as he talks a lot. He has a high hyperactivity and low concentration, anger issues etc. He was receiving DLA for a few years and now out of nowhere, they have stopped it over a year…
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School threatening fines
Hi everyone, I’m looking for advice and support around my daughter’s school attendance and a distressing letter I’ve received from today from the headteacher. My daughter, is 14 and has autism. Over the past 2 year, she has experienced persistent bullying, isolation, and a complete breakdown in trust with her school. This…
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Mixed age couples benefit advice
Hi my Husband has just had his normal ESA payment today and as previously posted reaches retirement age on 11th May. I know Poppy said that his ESA should automatically stop on the day before which we think should be the 9th as his Birthday falls on a Sunday he then gets a small amount £65.79 State Pension on the 12th and…
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EP report/ehcp plan how accurate/
I’m looking for advice regarding my 14 years old daughter with Educational Psychologist (EP) report, which I’ve only recently found after her latest EHCP annual review. I’m still learning about the EHCP process, but I’ve always felt something didn’t seem right with her plan. The EP report is nearly 3 years old and was…
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Hi, my name is jayme! Where can I get help affording a laptop for my course?
HHi Everyone I am jayne I would like a laptop for a course in counicling which I am thinking about doinig as iam out of work with pulled ligaments in said the knee and on the out side as well in so much pain as I csrnt walk far so I neead to something with my time
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New Style ESA, PIP, Universal Credit, Studying
Hello, I’m looking for some advice. My mother has been disabled since childhood. Despite this she has worked full time and has 40+ years of full NI contributions. She stopped working in her 50s due to deteriorating health and now receives Universal Credit and New Style ESA due to her NI contributions. She has LCWRA.…
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Free online courses for GCSE Maths?
Topic. I did a course at The Source Skills Academy in Sheffield last October, and passed a "Function skills" Maths course which is the equivalent of a D at GCSE level, however these days even entry level Office work requires a C or above in English and Maths, English isn't a problem as I did it at College in June 1996 and…
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Sharing on skills development for the vulnerable groups in Uganda
In the Ugandan perspective, the problem of the vulnerable persons has been addressed, many of them leave in despair for example the disabled, OVCs, the youth, school drop outs, young mothers, the elderly and the widows. The question is how do we help to address the problems that affect those vulnerable groups, the answer…
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Child benefit
Hello lovely people! I've recently been requesting to send details of my children for a child benefit review. I have 3 kids whom are 8,3 and 1. My oldest is homeschooled by my father who was a teacher for over 35 years. Documents required by child benefit are; doctors letters for all 3, my oldest school details, and 4…
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Hi, my name is Charlee31! I'm looking for some advice in regards to my autistic 5yr old daughters...
Hey I'm looking for some advice in regards to my autistic 5yr old daughters ehcp plan . She was issued a ehcp plan roughly to £14000. A big part of that was for a 1 to 1 trusted aupport person. My daughter has been in the school since reception and now is in year 1 . She was given a 1 to 1 in reception and it took about 5…
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Benefits and Uni
I'm currently on PIP until 2026/7 (cant quite recall when its up for renewal). I am also wanting to do a foundation degree. I don't think until next year in 2026. I'm also in reciept of UC with LCW and some transitional protection from ESA. I just wondered what occurs if I started a Uni course with PIP - so allowing me to…
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Google certificates
Hi I'm just wondering if anyone else is doing any of the google certificate courses that are offered by Scope? I'm currently doing the Google IT Support certificate and enjoying it so far, also because they are on Coursera you can do the courses at your own pace. I am trying to get a job in IT Support and have studied IT…
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EHCP declined!!
Hi, my grandson is awaiting a scan to confirm CP although working diagnosis has always been evolving CP. He will be 3 next month, in nursery where he has standing frame, brillio seat and a walking frame. He can sit cross legged independently, roll and just about beginning to do an army type crawl, at great effort. He has…
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Hi, I'm mummytwo5! Teacher not supporting son with SEN
Hi all, so I just Need to vent. So I checked my sons school report and his teacher has put that my son "BLAGS" making out to count on his fingers to avoid doing his work ect. He would rather stand with teachers or adults at lunch then interact with his peers ( I will ad he has social anxiety and children in is year group…
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Award Winning 3 Spoonies podcast
Exciting News! I’m absolutely thrilled to share that Vicki Admin Fairy is now a Community Sponsor for Season 4 of the 3 Spoonies Podcast! 3Spoonies | As a disabled entrepreneur, I know firsthand the challenges of balancing business, health, and life. That’s why supporting this podcast feels like the perfect fit! 3 Spoonies…
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Does ACAMS or any official platform provide Free For CAMS study materials for beginners?
I am preparing for the CAMS exam and looking for free study materials. If ACAMS or any official platform provides Free For CAMS resources like study guides, practice questions, or pdf questions, please let me know. Also, if you know any reliable websites or forums where I can find free CAMS preparation material, I would…
