Thanks for the warning Bryan, I'll bear it in mind.
Deb
On Tue, 22 Jun 1999 14:55:25 +0100 (GMT Daylight Time) Bryan Jones
<[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> 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
> > [log in to unmask]
> >
> >
> > 01 703 597518 (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
>
>
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Janet Skinner
Dyslexia Support Officer
New College University of Southampton
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01 703 597518 (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
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