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Individuals with health problems/disabilities may be able to do education courses full time or part time and keep their benefits. This includes Housing and Council Tax benefit. It is dependent on benefits claimed such as incapacity benefit, DLA etc. To find out if you may be able to keep these benefits, please contact: website: www.skill.org.uk Tel: 0800 328 5050
Mon – Thu 1.30pm – 4.30pm. Benefits helpline for those with health/disability needs Tel: 0800 88 22 00 If an individual wishes to start a course they need to contact their Local Education Authority. They are responsible for all applications for financial assistance, including individuals with a disability. The Lambeth office is situated at: Student Support, London Borough of Lambeth, Access 1st Floor International House, Canterbury Crescent, LONDON SW9 7QE Pupil and Student Office Tel: 020 7926 9474 Tel: 020 7926 9475 Tel: 020 7926 9622 Fax: 020 7926 9397 If you want more in depth details of financial support look HERE where you can find forms and guides for 08/09 including;
From September 2004 students can claim a Higher Education Fund which is administrated via the LEA. This is means tested but can be worth up to £1,000 per annum. Individuals can approach the college or university they wish to study at for further financial assistance. They may decide you meet criteria for the Access to Learning Fund which as replaced hardship funds. You will need to contact the Student Services Department. Each place of learning also as a Disability Adviser who you can speak to if you wish. It is not necessary at any time to disclose any disability/health problem but you may receive more support including financially.
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