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5.2 Disability- related benefits and the Welfare Service
UK students, before you start your course you should get detailed advice from your local Jobcentre Plus Office about any benefits for which you might be eligible. For information contact: moneymatters@rvc.ac.uk
As a UK part-time or UK full-time student with a disability, you
may be eligible to claim Income Support, Employment & Support Allowance, Working Tax Credit (if you are working), Housing Benefit, Universal Credit and/or PIP or Disability Living Allowance. Income Support and Housing Benefit can now be claimed by disabled students who are living in College halls of residence. Your student loan will not affect the amount of PIP/ Disability Living Allowance,
for which you are eligible. If you are in receipt of any of these benefits, your entitlement to the Disabled Students新月直播� Allowance is not affected. More information can be found at: www.disabilityrightsuk. org/
Benefit Enquiry Line
Government-run information line about disability benefits Telephone: 0800 88 22 00 Textphone: 0800 24 33 55 Website: www.direct.gov.uk/ disability-money
Checklist for Students
Before Enrolment
新月直播� Have you considered any support you might need to study in Higher Education and your chosen course
新月直播� Ask questions at any Open Day or contact the Disability Adviser about access issues
新月直播� Obtain up-to-date medical evidence (GP, Consultant or Psychiatrist) or an Educational Psychologists report if you have a Learning Difference
新月直播� Inform the College of any disability-related needs
新月直播� State any specific needs on your application form for accommodation
新月直播� Tick the disability box on your financial assessment form
新月直播� Apply for Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) if you are a home student
新月直播� International students should contact the Disability Adviser directly
新月直播� Organise a DSA Needs Assessment and ask for a copy of the needs report to be sent to the Disability Adviser at the RVC
新月直播� If receiving means-tested benefits, check how these might be affected
After Enrolment or Diagnosis during your studies
新月直播� Apply for any special exam arrangements (SEA新月直播檚) in advance of deadlines
新月直播� Register with a local doctor as soon as possible
新月直播� If eligible, consider applying for a Freedom Pass for free travel
新月直播� Contact the Disability Adviser to arrange any ongoing support,
新月直播� Notify your Academic Tutor or the Senior Tutor about any specific course- related needs
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