Hi Pixdustchaos, I'm a first year trainee and I have dyslexia. I applied to salomons although this is not where i am training and they seem to be very considerate. I would encourage you to apply through DSA for your dyslexia and i expect also for your physical disabilities also. You are entitled to ...

Hi, I just wanted to share the outcome of my DSA applicaiton (Non NHS one). It has been accepted. I personally would say this is the better route as this gives you the equipment that you need which is then yours. my understanding of the NHS one is any equipment you need is put onto NHS computers and...

mrchimp wrote:This forum isn't the easiest way to communicate when trying to arrange things so I'll PM you all my number and maybe a whatsapp group would be easier?

Cheers

I think whatsapp is a great idea.

SO SO SO pleased to update my progress! This will have been my 4th year applying (although my first two were definitely way too early and I was nowhere near ready), and this was the first year I was offered interviews. Herts Trent UEA ----> UEA Leicester (5th reserve) and after over 2 months of hor...

I've done some more looking into things, and i'm not sure we are eligable for the NHS DSA as we are not one of the listed professions: http://www.yourdsa.com/dsa/eligibility-nhs/

I'm going to apply through the normal DSA this weekend (hopefully) and see what they say.

This was last year pinkaliengoo? I think I'm just going to do that. My firmed did non NHS one and said it was fine. I think if they reject it I'll know pretty quick and I'll just have to pay for the software I need. (I don't even mind paying for a computer - not that I'll tell them that) it's more t...

Maybe I was talking to Dakota!!?

Sorry Alex, I get so used to using ppls user name. I'll try catch myself in future.

I hope once all the places are accepted we start getting some more info so it sinks in a bit more, I'm so impatient. I want everything now!

Ok, so I've just spoken to a friend of mine who has used this system three years ago. We both have dyslexia, so what I am saying is only in relation to this I do not know about other reasons for using the schemes. She says the NHS one isn't great. Apparently what they do is buy you the equipment but...

you found a different one to me which is good as the one i found was dated 2008/9.

So you going to apply for the NHS one? looks pretty much the same actually doesnt it!

mmmmm I some how missed that!! I wonder if anyone knows any more then you or i? Has it changed recently? I know a friend who is just about to complete her doctorate got this without any difficulty. I was thinking that its a full time postgrad course therefore we qualify for it, as it does cover post...

I jsut wanted to bump this post incase anyone else is applying for DSA this year and is struggling. I think I've got my head around it - going to sit down at the weekend to get it into a send off-able state as I want everything in place before I start. Also I wanted to bump incase people weren't awa...

Dekota I have a dog too!! So let me know if you need any dog walking places once you've moved I'll be happy to meet up for some walks and show you some places, I also have an excellent border, dog walker and we do agility and obdience so can tell you which clubs to avoid if your into those things. A...

Well done MrChimp and Dakota!!! looking forward to meeting you both. Dekota I live in staffs so feel free to ask me any questions you have. I currently live in Baswich, which is nice ( we like living here) very quiet alot of families live there becasue the local school bis good, but I only moved her...

EDINBURGH! Am in utter shock! YAY well done Curly!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: And well done everyone this year!!! massive huge hugs to everyone who didnt get what they wanted this year, I've been there several times over. focus on yourself for a bit do enjoyable things. those with places well done!!! I ho...

glad you ahd a good weekend celebrating Nads.

It would be great if we all, or at least some could all meet up

that conference looks really interested (I'm interesting in all the workshops!!) I'm really gutted I cant go I've used all my CPD up!