I would strongly recommend caution.
An International Student attempting to claim benefits would
put their immigration status at risk and could be deported.
Social Services may not be aware of the rules as regards
international students (why should they be) and may suggest
that it is worth a go in order to pay for any care
provided. It most certainly is not worth it. The student
has to be able to meet the costs of their course,
accommodation and maintenance without recourse to public
funds.
Bryan Jones
Equal Opportunities Adviser
London Guildhall University
On Tue, 22 Jun 1999 14:03:16 +0100 (GMT Daylight Time)
Janet P Skinner <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hi Rosemary
> Contact your local Social Services: the Duty Social Worker would be
> responsible for sorting out assistance for any other student with
> domestic / care difficulties. This one will be more complicated as
> the person is not a UK citizen, but they should be able to help.
>
> Failing that, try a local volunteer organisation like WRVS.
> Regards, Deb V
> [log in to unmask]
>
>
>
> On Tue, 22 Jun 1999 09:22:38 +0100 Rosemary Laidlaw
> <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> > I gather from our International office that we have a Czech student
> > coming to College next semester with a disability relating to her hands
> > and arms. I'm told she may need some help with hairwashing and laundry
> > and although she can write and word process, this is difficult for her.
> > I'm not sure how to approach this as there will be no funding through
> > DSA for support. Does anyone have any experience of this? I would value
> > some guidance.
> >
> > Many thanks.
> > Rosemary Laidlaw
> > Disability Adviser
> > University College Scarborough
> > [log in to unmask]
> >
>
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> Janet Skinner
> Dyslexia Support Officer
> New College University of Southampton
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>
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