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‘Nursing bursary restored and hospital parking is free’, insists PM
Critics have pointed out that both these claims are inaccurate.
NHS Bursary
‘We will hold the Government to account over health and care pledges’, promises RCN
The Conservatives pledged to recruit 50,000 new nurses, reintroduce the NHS bursary, and build 40 new NHS hospitals.
Labour pledges a 5% pay rise for a million NHS workers if elected
Over a million dedicated healthcare workers would see an average rise of £1854 per year.
Ministers rumoured to be reconsidering bursaries for some student nurses
The Government is looking to make the profession more attractive to undergraduates.
Half of student midwives consider quitting over spiralling student debts
The RCM has described the situation as 'simply unacceptable'.
Small rise in student nurse numbers ‘not enough’ meet demand
Ministers claimed the purpose of reforming the funding system was to boost the number of available student places.
Bursaries for student nurses and midwives in Wales extended until 2020
The Royal College of Nursing claims another single year extension is not enough.
Treasury fails to deny reports of regionalised pay
The Royal College of Nursing has raised concerns that the plan would add to the shortage of nurses in England.
Student nurses struggling as financial hardship payments rise
The increase follows the government's decision to scrap the NHS bursary in August 2017 and replace it with a system ...
Nursing degree applications fall by a further 12%
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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