We have successfully applied when there has been a medical note/letter and
the student has accepted that we will be writing a report that describes
some of the difficulties encountered. It can be quite hard to work
carefully round the various problems and to find the sort of solutions that
will help on most occasions. We have set up regular reviews and extra
discussions before examinations and other stressful times. We have a
mentoring scheme at the University as well as Counselling. We have also set
in place many of the items that Ian Francis mentioned. An open-door policy
is encouraged so that changes to the report and/or types of support offered
can be made at any time.
Best wishes
E.A.
Mrs E.A.Draffan
Assistive Technology Centre
Lancaster House
University of Sussex
Falmer, Brighton BN1 9QP
Tel: 01273 678497
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http://www.atc.sussex.ac.uk
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[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Sarah Griffiths
Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2000 10:05
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Subject: mental health problems and DSA
We would be grateful for any examples of students with mental health
problems successfully claiming DSA, and the the kinds of support funded.
In particular, we are interested in claims for temporary / transient
conditions.
As we have yet to have experience of supporting students with mental
health problems (in the absence of any other disability) to make
applications, it would be useful to know how this has been handled by
others.We have tried searching the disforum archives, but have not found
any specific examples.
Many thanks,
Sarah Griffiths and Heather Morris
Disability Officers
The College of St Mark and St John
Plymouth
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