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DIABETES AND UNI GRANTS

Discussion in 'Diabetes Discussions' started by RebeccaSmith, Mar 10, 2010.

RebeccaSmith · Well-Known Member

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Heyy. I've just got back from the hospital for a check up - HbA1c = 6.6%
Anyway, i'm heading off to uni in September 2010, and she said that as a diabetic, I would qualify for a grant, for medical needs, eg a fridge in my bedroom to store medication.
Not sure where to find the details of this.
Any help would be much appreciated!
Cheers

#1 RebeccaSmith, Mar 10, 2010 at 7:34 PM
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Student welfare association would be the best place to start I should think

Your uni should have one.

#2 lilibet, Mar 10, 2010 at 9:11 PM
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You should be entitled to Student Disabled Allowance, this would also cover you for expenses etc in relation to your diabetes. I am a University student and recieve this, however, I have another medical condition apart from Diabetes. It would be worth checking this out now as it can take 6 months to get the allowance from application forms to getting the actual allowance. Good luck.

#3 kay957, Mar 11, 2010 at 7:34 AM

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