This is proving to be an interesting dialogue as we also have students who need support and so far have had this funded. We do not use the term study buddy, or indeed mentor in the application but talk about additional support. I think it is important that in making any application it is clear what the support is for without using too much jargon. The context for our students have been related to students with ongoing MH and support in practice placements as they make the transition from service user to student to health care professional. We make it very explicit what the role entails and so far have always managed. It will be useful in this new academic year to see what happens as we have students currently applying for NHS bursary DSA
Kathy Martyn
Principal Lecturer/Disability Liaison Tutor
SNM
University of Brighton
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