There are many financial supports and ongoing study support available while you are studying if you have a disability or any health condition.
You may be entitled to Disabled Students Allowances (DSAs) for physical or mental impairments, long-term or mental health conditions, or any specific learning difficulties you have such as dyslexia. This funding covers the cost of the support you need like you need to purchase e.g. specialist equipment and nonmedical helpers – like a note-taker or reader for further support. To claim DSA you need to prove you are eligible for the allowance.
You will need either a letter from your doctor or consultant confirming your impairment or health condition, you may need to provide diagnostic assessment of your learning difficulty from a psychologist or specialist teacher.
Then you can apply for DSA through your regional funding organization – Student Finance England, Student Finance Northern Ireland, Student Awards Agency for Scotland, or Student Finance Wales. It can take up to three months to arrange, so prepare and apply early.
If you are eligible, you may need to have an assessment to work out what support you will need. You can use your postcode to find your nearest assessment centre and requirements.
Once everything has been arranged and accepted, the money will be paid directly to your service/equipment providers, or money into your bank account.
DSAs can take up to three months to arrange, so make sure you apply for one as early as possible.
The Disability Rights factsheet funding higher education for disabled students has lots of handy details about support and finance.
Please do check this website for further information . https://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/how-we-can-help/benefits-information/factsheets
