How does the government expect to recruit more nurses if they must assume out loans to pay fees? And with wards full to bursting,how would they be trained?Proposed changes to NHS student funding will mean students could be burdened with up to 65000 of debt. Under the present system, a bursary allows those without financial means to proceed on to study and thrive as nurses, or midwives and allied health professionals. Education should be free for all,with grants to cover the cost of living. The proposed removal of NHS student grants in healthcare marks the death of state support for further education students.
Many already struggle to construct ends meet, with the rising cost of living and a challenging, or intensive course. If you try to have a part-time job – alongside at least 37.5 hours per week in placement or university,plus additional learning hours on assignments, exams or observed practicals – there are simply not enough hours in the day.
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Source: theguardian.com