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The funding will be given to all new and continuing degree level Nursing, Operating Department Practitioners, Midwifery and Paramedic students from September 2020.
Details released so far:
• From September 2020, degree level students studying Nursing, Operating Department Practitioners, Midwifery and Paramedic will receive a non-repayable and non-means tested grant of £5,000 a year to help with living costs.
• Additional support (up to £3,000 a year) will be available for some students in regions or specialisms struggling to recruit, or to help students cover childcare costs.
-specialist disciplines that struggle to recruit (confirmed as Mental Health Nursing)
-an additional childcare allowance, on top of the £1,000 already on offer
- £1,000 if studying in a region that is struggling to recruit
The grant will be in addition to existing student support. Funding will be offered to existing students as well as new entrants.
Nursing and Midwifery Find out more
Paramedic and Operating Department Practitioners Find out more
When we have more information about how to access the funding and the criteria for the additional support it’ll appear here.