We value your reviews, as they keep us up to date with how students experience DSA funded support; including being aware of what works and what can be improved.

Margaret James
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Testimonial
22/01/24
Brilliant Service!

I can hand on heart say that from my very first assessment and throughout my years of study, the team at 1st Access have been empathic, supportive and HONEST in their assessment of my needs and given realistic advice on how to handle some situations. The team are highly skilled and very savvy in their assessment of people needs. It would be very difficult for anyone to trick them into receiving help. Excellent team, they are proactive enough to find ways of improving the service themselves.

Fabio Petralia
F
Testimonial
22/01/24
My first DSA assessment

I found it easy to go through the assessment as the interviewer made me feel reassured and at ease when explaining myself and answering questions. Finally, the assessment was smooth and professionally conducted, I would recommend this service to anybody.

Anonymous
A
Testimonial
22/01/24
5star

The staff was very kind and patient with me and gave me plenty of time to speak about my condition. I appreciate his professionalism.

Alison Baker Rasmussen
A
Testimonial
12/12/23
Feedback for Access 1st/ DSA needs assessment.

Amy was immensely helpful and kind. She was very reassuring and listened to my concerns and found answers to the needs we both highlighted. I felt reassured and supported throughout the whole process. The attitude of all the staff at Access 1st is excellent. Support is tailored to the individual and is ongoing. I think they offer an incredible service, and I am glad I chose them to help me with the DSA needs assessment process. Thank you!

Anonymous
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Testimonial
12/12/23
Very kind and helpful

Christalla has a very good communication skills very patient and kind, was very insightful about the information she provided and understands how to help me to the best possible way, I am very pleased with the way she handled and dealt with my assessment. Thank you Christalla you are an amazing person and assessor.

Anonymous
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Testimonial
12/12/23
Very kind and helpful

Thank you soo much for your services. Your assessor was amazing helpful and supportive. Thank you Christalla for being soo calm and patient with me.

Husena Khatun
H
Testimonial
20/11/23
Great Team, Your voice is heard

Since referral to Access, I am so happy and pleased with the team. If I phone and a colleague is not available, there was always a someone helping me. Pia has been great in answering and helping me. I had my need assessor Markella who was so great and very understanding for my medical needs. Christella was helpful and assisted me and many colleagues who answered my call. Because Access 1st I felt I was heard and assisted for the first time in my life.

Anonymous
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Testimonial
16/10/23
DSA funded support

I would like to say a very BIG thank you to your team for the support I have received as a medical student. The value added support no doubt made it possible for me to continue with my studies and prevented me from dropping out of the course. Your contributions are much appreciated. You're great!

Ceniz Ali
C
Testimonial
29/08/23
DSA ASSESSMENT

Overall, this meeting was well explained in addition to gathering all the information I need to start my journey of university.

Anonymous
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Testimonial
29/08/23
feedback on DSA

I am satisfied with the services render to me by Access 1st. My assessment was done in time, assessment approval was sent to me to go through and sent it back. access 1st flowed up my fund and make sure I got all the necessary fund needed for my studies, they keep me update on every step. Am happy with the service I received.

Anonymous
A
Testimonial
29/08/23
Access 1st Service

I had a good experience. It was a quick and good service.

Anonymous
A
Testimonial
29/08/23
Brilliant and caring

Great service, wonderful understanding people.

Vasile Erol Vacaru
V
Testimonial
29/08/23
Needs assessment

Pis was really helpful. Very kind and patient. Helped me realise the type of support I needed as well as wanted.

Anonymous
A
Testimonial
05/06/23
Christalla Solomon Needs Assessor

Really helpful and supportive assessment. Christalla had researched my degree and read all my medical evidence/previous dsa report, so had a great understanding of what I struggle with and so we were able to discuss solutions efficiently and it helped me relax. thank you again Christalla!

Merrily
M
Testimonial
16/05/23
DSA

DSA has been really helpful with all the equipments I wanted and also were very understanding and patience and really supporting throughout the whole of the Dsa progress.

kyra meeke
K
Testimonial
16/05/23
dsa review

We managed to get an appointment quite quickly and I was very impressed by the thoroughness of the interview and the understanding of my sons condition (ADD). I was quite surprised at the level of help that my son is entitled to and would highly recommend the lady who we dealt with.

Anonymous
A
Testimonial
09/05/23
Review of DSA w Christalla

My assessment went extremely well. Christalla was such a lovely assessor and made me feel very comfortable. Her assessment was thorough and I did not feel like I was being ignored or misunderstood. She advised me of all my options and recommended really handy resources for me that I think would be very helpful. A lovely experience.

Anonymous
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Testimonial
02/05/23
Excellent Assessment and follow up

I usually do not write reviews, but I have to, as I was delighted. My assessment appointment with Daniel was straightforward; he made me feel comfortable, discussed all my difficulties and needs and followed up—he was a very polite, communicative and supportive assessor. Keep going with the outstanding work. Also, the email and text messages get replied to quickly and are very polite and straightforward. Thank you, Carmelo.

John Clottey
J
Testimonial
27/03/23
DSA Assessment

Ms Christalla was very professional, open and frank. She managed the assessment engagement with such competence that I was never anxious at any point.

Imogen Duke
I
Testimonial
06/03/23
Access 1 review

Given that I have severe anxiety I felt very laid back with my assessor. She made me feel completely at ease. The equipment and technology provided has really helped me in my studies.

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