Is Anxiety a Disability?
Anxiety, like many mental health conditions, is rarely the first thing that comes to mind when we think of a disability. However, in the UK, the definition of a disability under the Equality Act 2010 can apply to mental health conditions. This means those with long-term mental health difficulties can access support in places of […]
Is Dyslexia a disability in the UK?
What is Dyslexia? Dyslexia is a condition which affects a person’s understanding of sound structure in language, verbal memory and processing speed. This learning difficulty affects how those with the condition both read and spell, which can pose many challenges in day-today life as well as academic situations. Dyslexia does not affect intelligence, however the […]
Free Equipment for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students and Employees
In the UK, government schemes offer free equipment for deaf and hard of hearing students and employees. This is important for removing barriers and promoting inclusive education and workplace environments with equal opportunities. 1 in 6 UK adults is affected by hearing loss including 4.4 million adults who are of working age. Read on to […]
How much DSA do you get for Dyslexia?
Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) is a non-repayable grant available to UK students with learning difficulties and impacted disabilities. Dyslexia is a learning difficulty which is classed as an eligible diagnosis for receiving DSA at university, but how much is offered to students struggling with this condition? How does Dyslexia impact a student’s learning and ability […]
The Role of the Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) in Supporting Students with Learning Difficulties
Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) plays an important role in supporting students with learning difficulties. DSA aims to break down the academic and well-being barriers that disabled students might face during higher education. This financial support covers study-related costs in a range of ways, including assistive technology (AT) like Jamworks – a note taking and lecture-recording […]
How much DSA can I get for Anxiety?
There are a range of anxiety disorders which students can be diagnosed with that impact their learning and study ability. Therefore, students with a form of anxiety diagnosis are eligible to receive Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) which is a non- repayable grant available to students who’s learning is impacted by their disabilities. Do I have […]
What you’re entitled to: How much DSA for mental health conditions
Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) is a non-repayable grant that is available to students who’s learning is impacted by their disabilities and diagnosed conditions. There are a wide range of mental health conditions which students are diagnosed with that can cause them to struggle academically as a result and therefore stand as an eligibility to receive […]
How much DSA can I get for Depression?
Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) is a non-repayable grant available to UK students with learning difficulties and impacted disabilities. Depression is a mental health condition which is classed as an eligible diagnosis for receiving DSA at university, but how much is offered to students struggling with this condition? With over 27% of students at university reporting […]
Who is Eligible for DSA?
Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) is a non-repayable grant available to students with disabilities, health problems and learning difficulties which is provided with the aim to aid students in the areas of which their studies are affected. It can be tricky to know who specifically is eligible for DSA as there are many factors to be […]
How to apply for DSA: A step by step guide
The Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) is a non-repayable grant available for students at university in the UK whose studying is impacted by one or more disabilities which they experience. DSA is funded on behalf of the UK government and can be awarded in a number of forms, such as grants, reimbursement for equipment, assistive technology […]
