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Written question asked by Lord Addington (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 24 October 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 November 2016. It was answered by Viscount Younger of Leckie (Conservative) on Tuesday, 8 November 2016 on behalf of the Department for Education.


Disabled Students' Allowances

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to ensure that students with Education Health and Care Plans are being made aware of recent changes to the Disabled Students allowance process.

Answer

Local Authorities must make young people with Education, Health and Care Plans aware of the support available to them in higher education and how to claim it. Additionally, Student Finance England provides information, advice and guidance for all students about the support available whilst undertaking a course of higher education, including Disabled Students’ Allowances.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2594
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Disabled students' allowances
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk