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Following a consultation on reforms to the education funding for nursing, midwifery & allied health professional (AHP) students, the government has set out its plans to keep healthcare courses accessible for all. Currently, two thirds of people who apply to become a nurse aren’t accepted for training - we are committed to plans which could mean up to 10,000 more home-grown nurses, midwives and allied health professionals by the end of this parliament, with those in training getting around 25% more financial support while they study. We’ve listened to feedback from the consultation and as a result will provide extra funding to help cover additional expenses like travel and more support for students with children. We will work with the RCN and other partners in taking this forward. |
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DH: Plans for changing healthcare education funding Civitas: End the limit on medical training places to reduce dependency on overseas doctors Civitas: Limits on nurse training numbers should be scrapped No coherent attempt to assess headcount implications of 7-day NHS Number of nurse training places in Wales to increase by 10% in £85m Welsh Government investment |
