‘Nursing bursary restored and hospital parking is free’, insists PM
Critics have pointed out that both these claims are inaccurate.
Critics have pointed out that both these claims are inaccurate.
The Conservatives pledged to recruit 50,000 new nurses, reintroduce the NHS bursary, and build 40 new NHS hospitals.
Over a million dedicated healthcare workers would see an average rise of £1854 per year.
The Government is looking to make the profession more attractive to undergraduates.
The RCM has described the situation as 'simply unacceptable'.
Ministers claimed the purpose of reforming the funding system was to boost the number of available student places.
The Royal College of Nursing claims another single year extension is not enough.
The Royal College of Nursing has raised concerns that the plan would add to the shortage of nurses in England.
The increase follows the government's decision to scrap the NHS bursary in August 2017 and replace it with a system ...
The fall in mature student numbers has been even more extreme, with a 16 percent drop and an unprecedented total decline ...
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