DH confirms changes to healthcare education funding

The Department of Health has confirmed the proposed changes to how healthcare education will be funded.
Under the changes, which come into effect from August 2017, student nurses, midwives and allied health professionals will no longer have access to NHS bursaries. Bursaries will be replaced with a loans system to provide tuition funding and financial support.

The government acknowledges that the clinical placement element of these courses is unique to healthcare students and is planning a range actions to help students to complete their study, including support with childcare and travel costs.

To read the full details, visit the gov.uk website