Query about switching from Cert to HE to BSc, and PT maintenance loan

Hi there,
I'm currently studying with UCLAN and enrolled on the Cert of HE in Astronomy, as you have to make progress in this before being allowed to enroll on the BSc (Hons) in Astronomy — basically the Cert of HE will just be the beginning of the qualification.
With moving to Scotland, I'm applying as a continuing student, so the move hasn't affected anything in terms of living location, as I started study before I moved. However, I've just realised that I'll be switching to the BSc from the Cert of HE and wondered how will this affect my application, seeing as I'm now a resident of Scotland? I'll be a continuing student with the university, and both qualifications are technically part of the same complete qualification, as I'll be using the 120 credits at Level 4 to then switch to the BSc and start Level 5.
Also, I'm having issues with my doctor stamping the form for my disability to apply for the maintenance loan. He is perfectly happy in writing a letter detailing my illness, along with medication. However, he has said he doesn't personally know me well enough and cannot in good faith advise if I can or can not attend university in person, as that's not for him to decide, and he doesn't know me well enough. What should I do in this instance? I've seen from posts this is quite a common problem, so hopefully I can be guided in the right direction, as I find it absolutely shocking that I'm unable to get something as simple as a stamp on a form, when it's clear my disability poses a real issue.
Thanks for your help

Hi there,
Is your course classed as distance learning? Also, the form you have, is that the Medical Declaration Form?
Thanks, Graeme

Hi Graeme.
Thanks for your response.
Yes, it’s a distance learning degree. And it is also the medical declaration form which requires a stamp. However, for the reasons listed above, the doctor is only will to write a letter.

Hi Graeme,
I’ll have to check when I get home, so let me get back to you about that. I do remember it’s something the doctor has to fill in.
In regards to the course, did you read the part about me changing the qualification from Certificate of HE to a BSc? So it’s effectively a different qualification, but it’s also the same as well, as the cert of he is the first year of the BSc. However, when I reapply, I will no longer be applying with my qualification down as cert of he, it will be the BSc when I fill in next time, so I don’t know how this works. If you could please advise?

I’ve just checked and it’s the medical declaration in which I fill in Part A, but the doctor fills out Part B.

Hi there, We will be requiring the Medical Declaration Form to be completed, however this can be fully completed by the a qualified medical professional in the UK, it may not need to be your doctor, this could be a previous specialist etc. As for the change from HE to BSc, how many years of previous study do you currently have in total? (just the 1 year for the level 4?) Thank you, Stephen.

Hi there, if you are studying a higher level than qualification already gained will be eligible to receive funding, this will not have an impact on your ability to study. You would apply as a continuing student due to the change in course for Open University courses. Thanks, Stephen