We require recent medical evidence from your GP / Consultant stating the nature of your disability / disabilities.
This must include a brief explanation of how your disability impacts you during your day to day activities.
We can also accept a copy of your Local Authority EHC Plan (if applicable).
If you have a Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD), such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia or similar, you must provide a full diagnostic assessment from a practitioner psychologist or suitably qualified specialist teacher. The assessment must have been carried out after your 16th birthday and state that you have a specific learning difficulty to be valid.
If you have received DSAs before from another funding authority (for example, Student Finance England), you should also provide a copy of your previous study needs assessment report and previous DSAs award letter.
If you have received DSAs before from NHS Student Bursaries, you would not normally be expected to provide this evidence again.
What evidence can I provide to support my application for Disabled Students Allowances (DSAs)?
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