If you are a student on an NHSÌýcourse which started after 1 August 2017, you may be eligible forÌýadditional NHS support from theirÌý.Ìý
This fund can help with childcare, travel and dual accommodation expenses, as well as books and equipment, for students on the following NHS courses:
- Midwifery
- Nursing (adult, child, mental health)
- Occupational Therapy
- Operating Department Practice
- Physiotherapy.
Child Dependants Allowance
If you have a child under the age of 15 years, or under 17 years if they are registered with special educational needs, you could be eligible for a per academic year, paid in three termly instalments.
Travel and Dual Accommodation Expenses
You may also be eligible toÌýÌýi.e. if the cost of your daily return travel to and from your placement site isÌýmore than your normal daily return travel to uni. Or, if you have to stayÌýin temporary accommodation, other than your normal term time address, near to your practice placement site and have incurredÌýadditional costs.
Exceptional Support Fund
Part of the support the NHS offer is the Exceptional Support Fund for students facing financial difficulty. Please note if youÌýwishÌýto apply for the Exceptional Support Fund,ÌýyouÌýmust have applied and received a decision from theÌýÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ Financial Support FundÌýfirst.Ìý
You can also contactÌýÌýfor more information and guidance, and to apply for the ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ Financial Support Fund.
