Nursing students down by 25% after NHS grants axed
Applications for nursing courses have plummeted by almost a quarter in a year after the Government axed bursaries for trainees. Numbers fell by 9,990 to 33,810 in 12 months. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 2, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Government must act as NHS student applications slump, says UNISON
Responding to the announcement that university applications for nursing and midwifery courses have fallen dramatically, UNISON head of health Christina McAnea said: “The government said replacing bursaries with loans would bring in an additional 10,000 nurses. Instead the exact opposite has happened.
“With applications down nearly a quarter, ministers must accept they got this wrong and rethink this disastrous policy.
“There’s likely to be a similar drop in applications for other NHS students, which begs the question as to who will be caring for us all in the future.”
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Nursing degree applicants fall 23% in wake of bursary loss
The number of people wanting to study nursing has crashed by over 20% this year, according to official figures, which unions said confirmed their “worst fears” about the axing of the bursary. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - February 2, 2017 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Students shun a career in medicine, figures show
Medical and nursing applicant numbers plummet Related items fromOnMedica Will removing bursaries for student nurses actually lead to more nursing staff? 4% drop in applications to study medicine, latest figures reveal Nurse leaders blame government for drop in nursing degree applicants Contract debacle prompts medical students to consider careers overseas Excessive stress among juniors affects mental and physical health (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 1, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
MPs to debate call to remove 1% nurse pay cap
Recruitment suffering due to cap, says RCN Related items fromOnMedica Nurse shortages 'putting patients at risk' Nurse leaders blame government for drop in nursing degree applicants One in three nurses to reach retirement age within 10 years Will removing bursaries for student nurses actually lead to more nursing staff? Nurses 'unable to afford basic necessities' (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 29, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Bursary ‘protected’ for Scottish student nurses in 2017-18
Ministers have pledged that the student nurse bursary will be “protected” in Scotland, while also announcing an expansion in course places and financial support for students with children. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - January 25, 2017 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Nurse shortages 'putting patients at risk'
Survey reveals most hospitals fail to meet their own staffing targets Related items fromOnMedica Unprecedented set of risk factors looming over nursing workforce Nurse leaders blame government for drop in nursing degree applicants Will removing bursaries for student nurses actually lead to more nursing staff? Nurses 'unable to afford basic necessities' Reducing hospital skills mix can be life threatening (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 23, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Placement limits may put brakes on course expansion
A mixed picture is emerging of the impact of the move from bursaries to loans for student nurses in England, with placements seen as a pivotal factor, according to an investigation by Nursing Times. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - January 13, 2017 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Blog: Recognition for a champion of our NHS
So many of those within our union, whether members, activists or staff supporting our public services, do so without the recognition they deserve. Lifetimes are spent providing and supporting our vital public services, which build and sustain the communities we’re all part of.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, as general secretary to a union with our 1.3 million members in public services, I’ve always believed that serving the country is one of the greatest things anyone can do with their life, talents and passion.
So it was great to see UNISON’s own Gail Adams honoured with an OBE in the New Year’s Honours for services to n...
Source: UNISON Health care news - January 9, 2017 Category: UK Health Authors: Dave Prentis Tags: General secretary's blog News award gail adams nursing Source Type: news
New year, new course, new you
Shipha Begum says the best thing she’s done through UNISON is take part in a training course to build confidence skills for young women. “It was an amazing course and I met some wonderful new people,” she enthuses.
Shipha is one of over 5,000 members who developed their skills by taking part in a course through UNISON last year. Is 2017 the year you build your confidence? Or perhaps it’s the year you improve your IT skills? Or maybe learn about mental health – to support both yourself and others.
Whatever it is you’re going to tackle this year, consider doing it through UNISON. We have a vast array of courses ...
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UNISON bursaries for activists
UNISON is able to offer bursaries for union activists studying trade union and labour studies or women’s studies at certificate, diploma or degree level.
The size of the bursary or grant depends on the level of the qualification.
Certificate or diploma courses: grants of up to £300 for members on trade union and labour movement or women’s studies courses.
BA degrees: grants of up to £500 for members on trade union and labour movement or women’s studies courses.
Masters degrees: grants of up to one-third of fees for a union representative studying trade union and labour studies or women’s studies.
Details and ap...
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Pre-reg course places on track to be filled in final year of bursary
Early official figures indicate that almost all pre-registration nursing and midwifery training places in England have so far been filled – and in some specialisms exceeded – during the first part of this academic year, which marks the final opportunity for students to receive bursaries. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - January 6, 2017 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
University announces new nursing course scholarship
A new scholarship for potential students has been announced by a university in the East Midlands, sparked by the axing of bursaries. (Source: Nursing Times)
Source: Nursing Times - December 30, 2016 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
RCN: Scrapping bursary leading to nursing application drop
Scrapping the nursing bursary in England has led to a drop in applications for 2017, raising concerns for the workforce.Hide related content:
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Source: Nursing in Practice - December 21, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: aharrold Tags: Professional Editor ' s pick Latest News Source Type: news
Nurse leaders blame government for drop in nursing degree applicants
Applications in England have fallen 20% compared with this time last year Related items fromOnMedica Anger as government axes nurse and midwife bursaries Will removing bursaries for student nurses actually lead to more nursing staff? Nurses to gain formal recognition for enhanced skills Public believe many more nurses needed for safe care Nurses 'unable to afford basic necessities' (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - December 19, 2016 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
