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DLA, EHCP and medical needs

When does medical = SEND?

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: medical conditions almost always qualify if your child needs more care — daily meds, overnight monitoring, hospital appointments, supervision, activity restrictions. See DLA guide.

: a medical condition alone isn''t enough, but if learning, communication, social or emotional needs are affected, request an EHCP assessment. Anxiety, missed schooling and fatigue all count.

Push back if school threatens fines for hospital appointments or recovery.

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