Welfare Advice Officer for Working Age and Childr, South Gloucestershire Council, South Gloucestershi Member since 14th May 2007
Income Support for sick student Wed 19-Mar-08 07:54 AM
I have a client who back in September 07 started his Masters. On 31st January he was diagnosed with Leukemia. This has obviously meant that he has had to leave his course. He made an application for Income Support on the grounds of ill health, with a letter from the Uni to confirm that he has left, but the claim was refused on the grounds that he is a student??? The course is totally self funding so no income at all. Any advice greatly received!!!