Dear Disforum List,
I have a student diagnosed with Bronchiectasis. We applied to the LEA as
normal, to begin the DSA application process, but received a query in reply.
They want to know:
a) What the impact of this (very unpleasant) condition will have on the
student's ability to study, and
b) What extra costs would be involved as a direct result.
Daily self-administered physiotherapy is required (there is some similarity
to Cystic Fibrosis). In addition to medication there is also fatigue.
I wondered if anyone else has experience of this or who could suggest what
support will have to be put in place, in answer to the LEA. ( Further
medical evidence is required but I would like to speak to the student again
before further medical advice is sought.)
Yours hoping,
Pat Costall, BSO.
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