Hi Emma, I had a cast exactly like this the other day with a disabled student who is training to be a health visitor, he is on a one year course but is paid by the local PCT...after much investigation I established that it is indeed Access to Work who provide the support. Hope this helps, Anna Anna Charles - Jones Learning Support Adviser Student Services Manchester Metropolitan University All Saints Manchester M15 6BH Direct Line: 0161 247 3041 Appointments: 0161 247 3491 [log in to unmask]