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Open university and maintenance loan
Hi, I've applied to start studying at the open university from October, I have applied for student finance to tuition fees and it also gave me the option of a maintenance loan too, so I applied for both. Today I received an email saying I need to send further evidence for my maintenance loan which include a letter from my…
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Residential Placement for Primary Schooler
I am a single mom with twin boys aged 8. One of my twins has severe autism. He is non-verbal, has epilepsy and prone to aggression. I don't have any family or friends to support me where I live. It has become increasingly difficult with my son and is starting to really hurt my mental health and my NT son's health. I have…
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A level support?
Hello Bit of a sad post. 19 year old Son has recently developed epilepsy and has just failed first year resits at University. Struggled with relatively new diagnosis, moving away to Uni and settling in - all a bit overwhelming. Lost motivation and basically didn't put hours in for revision etc. Uni have said he can resit…
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Support for SEN child at school
I need support for my son's school as a SEN child please.
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Esa support group and student loans
Hiya everyone I am new to the boards and wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction regarding study and esa support group. I was planning to start my level 4/5 in counselling this year. I chose the option for part time study. I am extremely worried about how this will affect my esa, and I can't seem to find…
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Housing benefit and education
Looking for advice, I want atudy nursing rather than social work now. Will housing benefit still pay part of the rent when I stop claiming old style esa. Thanks in advance
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How much, if any, universal credit will I get?
I am a first year mature student. I currently get universal credit of: Standard allowance £368.74 You get a standard amount each month. You said you're single Limited capability for work and work-related activity £390.06 You said your health affects you at work or prevents you from working I get a special support student…
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Pre-University Disability Event This Weekend
Hi all! I've not been super active in the forums, but I wanted to share an event I'm organising with another disability group that I thought might be of interest! Head Up! is a disabled student/graduate-led organisation that offers mentoring and events for young people interested in higher educaton. The event, on the 27th…
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Send Tribunal
Hello. Just after a bit of advice please. I appealed the LA’s decision to issue my daughter with an EHCP back in Feb this year. I have finally heard back that my appeal has been registered. Any advice on how to win the appeal. Should I agree to a paper hearing or attend? Do I need legal representation? Should I get a new…
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A little confused LCWRA
Hi, im a little confused on becoming a student with the OU, i have been on LCWRA since march 2020, so is it possible for me to apply and stay on UC with LCWRA? This screen snap had me a little confused, i understand that usually you cannot do both. I dont receive pip im currently writing a MR. Sorry certain wording…
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Universal credit at univeristy
I am getting really confused because I can’t work out if my universal credit will continue or not. I’m on Standard rate PIP (waiting for a review to get enhanced) and when I last went to uni I still got my UC. This screenshot says that I should still get some UC? The amount I’ll be left with each month if it gets taken…
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Hi, my name is dalkin88! Help for son
I Hello . I'm receiving pip for mental health issues I've been suffering from for over half my life. I'm receiving so much abuse from my ex partner for not working. I legally don't have to but I give her over £100 per month for our son but I still get abuse from her and her daughter. My 9 year old son listens to this and…
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Disability Student allowance
Hi everyone Jess here i've got my study needs assessment in a few weeks and wanted to know what it is like and what i could be possibly entitled to? I have Autism, Dyspraxia, Anxiety, Depression and Dyscalculia but my course is not maths based. Many thanks Jess
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EHCP - sports/gym
Hi all my son has just left school after his GCSE’s. He’s had a turbulent time in secondary school due to his needs of adhd with sensory and processing disorder and changed school twice, he was in his last school for 2 years and school became a joy for him, thankfully. He had stability and aspirations… he’s been at home…
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specialist college again, is there help with transport?
i have been trying to go back to my specialist college since i moved to this rubbish care service and the managers keep saying we cant gurantee we will have a driving support staff on with you every week and said 'sorry' and left.every other service ive been in made sure a driver was on with me, theyre a strange company,…
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Student council tax
Hi I was wondering if students have to pay council tax my daughter is a full time university student living at home with me I'm with Birmingham City council they keep sending different amounts for my bill I have sent them the proof that she is a student but waiting to here from them.
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Hello +help
Hello I am happy to be in this group I would like some help if possible i am a Cancer sufferer with complex medical issues plus in November 2022 I developed cauda equina syndrome which has limited my walking resulting in the loss of my independence so now I have to use a wheelchair and or a motability scooter as I have a…
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Online degree course help
My daughter decided to give up university so she could help look after me. I have now convinced her to do her final year, but she will only do it if she can do it online. We have spent the past week trying to find out information on the first stage of what we need to know and we are banging our heads against a brick wall.…
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Student Loans
Hello, I am currently attempting a part-time degree with the open university and after reading the student loan finance guidelines previously, I was sure that you didn't have to repay the loan if you aren't working. I am due to re-apply again and just asking if anyone else knows if this is still the case? If you are not…
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Meditation ECP who transition to Secondary school sept 2023.
Hi I have applied for ECP for my daughter who has been diagnosed ASD and ADHD, who will be going into secondary school sept. School has refused to support me with this so I applied for ECP. I have been declined for ECP and I have requested for meditation with LA. advice does any one know if there any Independent advocacy…