Responding to the government’s announcement today (Tuesday) that it will increase the number of training places for nurses, UNISON head of health Sara Gorton said: “It’s about time the government addressed the impact of their decision to scrap the nursing bursary. Young people have been put off training to become nurses because of this shortsighted policy. “UNISON […]
Responding to the announcement today (Thursday) that the government is to plough ahead with scrapping nursing bursaries and replacing them with loans and fees, UNISON head of health Christina McAnea said: “It was clear from the start that this consultation was a sham. Ministers have simply not listened. They seem not to care that in […]
So it was a pleasure this morning to join doctors on the picket line at my local hospital in Barnet, and hear from some of those who will be hit by Hunt’s planned changes […]
Removing fees and giving financial help vital for trainees
Paid placements are key to support but training must continue
The Chancellor’s plans to axe the nursing bursary must surely rank as one of “the most foolish, petty and self-defeating cuts” proposed by the government, UNISON General Secretary Dave Prentis will say later today (Wednesday) at a special summit London of student nurses. Taking place at the union’s headquarters in Euston, the event brings together […]
The NHS needs to be able to attract young people into nursing, yet it is tragic that every year more than a […]
The government’s proposals on student funding for nursing, midwifery and AHPs are an untested gamble with the […]
They are asking that he: reimburse tuition fees or forgive current debt for all current nursing, midwifery, and allied healthcare students […]
UNISON has produced a simple online form at e-activist.com, which will allow you to email your MP quickly […]
“There’s still a desperate need for more nurses and the government must drop its foolhardy plan to scrap the student bursary. Ministers must also do all they can to […]
