An increasing number of students seem to be seconded onto full-time nursing
courses by their employers (such as the local NHS trust). Such students, if
disabled/dyslexic, are not eligible for DSA. We can offer in-house learning
support (subject to tutor availability) and have adaptive technology
workstations on campus, but it would be preferable for such students to have
funding to purchase the appropriate equiment and purchase dyslexia support
externally because of the demands of ward placements.
What success has anyone had in obtaining funding for course-related
equipment and support through Access to Work, or other sources?
Clare Davies
Student Services
University College Northampton
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