To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to reintroduce paid contracts for student nurses on placements in NHS hospitals.
Answered on
8 December 2020
The Government has no current plans to reintroduce paid placements for students during the current COVID-19 outbreak.
Eligible nursing students will continue to receive payments from the student loans company and also access the Learning Support Fund from the NHS Business Services Authority, which includes a non-repayable grant of at least £5,000 and further travel, dual accommodation expenses and parental support.
Answered by
Department of Health and Social Care