Ending bursaries ‘will lead to shortages’, survey suggests
Nine out of 10 student nurses would not have applied to study nursing without access to a bursary, according to a snap poll by a union.
View ArticleScotland 'committed' to free tuition, but bursary under review
Free tuition fees for nurses in Scotland will not be affected by the UK government’s announcement of student funding reforms, the Scottish government has confirmed.
View ArticleStudent nurse funding reform will have 'implications' for Wales
Changes to student nurse funding announced by the UK government last week will have “inevitable implications” for Wales, according to the Welsh Government.
View ArticleDate set for parliamentary debate on student bursaries
Parliament will debate a petition against government plans to scrap of bursaries for student nurses early in the new year, it has been confirmed.
View ArticleStudents to march today against end of bursary system
A protest against the scrapping of free nurse education is to take place in Westminster later today, with more than 500 people expected to attend.
View ArticleStudents hold protest outside DH against end of bursaries
A protest against the scrapping of free nurse education took place in Westminster yesterday, with several hundred people in attendance.
View ArticleHunt promises 'proper' consultation on bursary plans
The health secretary has stated that there will be a “proper” consultation on the government’s plans to replace student nurse bursaries with a system of loans.
View Article'Insufficient' funding for social care in spending review
Funding for adult social services announced in the government’s spending review will not be enough to fill financial shortfalls in providing care, ministers have been jointly warned by the sector and...
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