This post first published: 17 November 2025
Non Medical Helper (NMH) supplier list
Needs Assessors can use this list to view and obtain supplier contact details in order to provide NMH quotations.
Download the list of NMH Suppliers (Microsoft Excel Worksheet)
NMH Suppliers can find more information about updating contact details or to register as a new provider.
To update contact details or request information about availability, email dsa_requests@slc.co.uk
The list is managed and owned by the Department of Education (DfE). Providers wishing to register to deliver DSA-funded NMH support or any requests for additional roles to be agreed should be directed to Disabled.STUDENTALLOWANCES@education.gov.uk
Guidance on NMH supplier selection
DfE and the Welsh Government have helped to produce guidance for the process of selecting Non-Medical Help suppliers as of 26 February 2024:
Download the guidance on NMH supplier selection for framework suppliers
Assessment Centre Guidance
Guidance for Assessment Centres has been created and can be downloaded.
Download the Guidance for Assessment Centres (PDF)
Needs Assessment Report (NAR) Templates
You can now download the standard NAR template and guidance document. These templates must be used for all reports submitted to Student Finance England.
For DSA Reforms Contracts
You should use the following NAR template and guidance documents
Download the NAR Template February 2024 (Microsoft Word Document)
Download the NAR Template Guidance Document (Microsoft Word Document)
Computer Specification Matrix
You can also download the Computer Specification Matrix document and Guidance for Assessors to determine the specification on a student’s existing computer.
Download the SLC DSA Computer Specification Matrix (PDF)
Download the SLC Guidance for Assessment Centres (PDF)
Conflicts of Interest
Download guidance on managing conflicts of interest in Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA).
