Studying in general with incapacity benefit can anecdotally be
challenging (I must add at this point that I've never had problems,
but then I'm on SDA, and PCA exempt). I know other people who've been
denied IB as a result of beginning study....and some who say 'just
don't tell them'. However, all students who are on an incapacity
benefit should be declaring study (even where it doesn't affect their
entitlement to benefits).
I kept my SDA whilst on placement, but that was probably due to the
high levels of support/adaptations I was getting (1-1 support the
entire time).
I think that the information on Skill's website is very useful (for
students)...but the major issue to my mind would be the financial
implications/time spent trying to deal with them that might affect
placements.
Unpaid placements can also affect IB - if someone is declaring
themself as incapable of work, but performing independently on
placement, then it can have ramifications.
2008/10/16 Tina Elliott <[log in to unmask]>:
> Dear All
>
> I would be grateful for advice or information about any issues for disabled
> students whose incapacity benefit might be affected by them going on a long
> term placement as part of their degree course. I am writing some advice for
> academic staff and want to know if this is an issue they should be aware of.
>
> Thanks
> Tina
>
> Tina Elliott
> Consultant
> IMPACT Associates & Action on Access
> Improving potential and creating targeted solutions
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