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You will be lucky if the LEA accepts a food allowance. a local LEA told me that when they checked the guidance it said that there was no case to make that a student incurred extra expense on food when at university compared to when at home. Fridges are accepted. As you are no doubt aware, no student is automatically 'entitled' to anything from the DSA. I'm racking my brains to think of a situation arising from diabetes that would warrant a PC unless the condition has resulted in restricted mobility. Obviously this is not the case or you would have mentioned it. Mick Trott In a message dated 27/10/04 16:39:44 GMT Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes: << Has anyone encountered a student with diabetes receiving a PC through DSA? I have recommended a food allowance and/or a fridge for students with diabetes in the past, but never a PC. I have recently come into contact with a student who believes he is entitled to a PC because he has diabetes. He has provided his ELB with a GP's letter backing him up. However, the ELB have refused to give him the PC because I did not recommend it, and even now, I feel that I cannot justify why he would require one for reasons relating to his disability. any feedback would be much appreciated. thanks Karen Hedley >>