Sorry Sue,
I copied the message from the DfES notes that I received - It shows that
I'll need to take better care to read them in future.
No offence meant to anyone
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Sue Green [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: 14 April 2003 16:03
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Funding 24 Hour Personal Care for disabled students
>
> Kate,
>
> I'm surprised at the choice of words to describe disability in your second
> paragraph - is it the DoH terminology I wonder??
>
> Sue
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kate Barnfield [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: 14 April 2003 15:23
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Funding 24 Hour Personal Care for disabled students
>
>
> Dear All,
>
> We have all been well aware of the 24 Hour care for disabled students
> issue
> for some time now. The issue of collaboration between HEIs and social
> services has long been problematic and can lead to increased problems for
> disabled students whose needs are not met.
>
> The DfES has contacted the Dept.of Health requesting a meeting to consider
> responsibilities for funding personal assistants during a student's
> course.
> The DfES would welcome case studies illustrating the types of personal
> care
> required by both physically and mentally handicapped students during their
> courses.
>
> If you have such a case study, please let me know off list
> ([log in to unmask]). I will gather examples and forward them to the DfES.
>
> Thank you in advance,
>
>
> Kate Barnfield
> Policy Officer
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