Famous People with ADHD

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition which causes changes in behaviour amongst both adults and children. It is classed as a disability in the UK, US and a number of other countries due to the symptoms people experience with the condition impacting their ability to function in daily life. A person can be […]
Is ADHD a Disability in the UK?

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition which causes changes in behaviour amongst both adults and children. There are a number of potential causes linked to the origin of a diagnosis, however it can occur in people of any ability. ADHD is classed as a disability in the UK and today we will look […]
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 […]
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 […]
‘I wanted more memories’: young people reflect on a year lost to Covid

Delays at critical life stages: from starting college and internships; to searching for work or starting a family have caused chaos for young people. Here are their stories For Timothy Chang, 21 was supposed to be a seminal year. He couldn’t wait for his college graduation, surrounded by friends and family, and was looking forward […]