Government have created perfect storm says RCM on axing of student bursaries

By RCM on 01 August 2017 Student midwives Bursaries and Scholarships Midwife Shortage

Today (Tuesday August 1st) the Government will officially axe bursaries and introduce full tuition fees for midwifery and healthcare courses.

The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has been staunchly opposed to these plans since the Government announced proposals to abolish the bursary in late 2015.

The RCM is the only trade union and professional association dedicated to serving midwifery and the whole midwifery team. We provide workplace advice and support, professional and clinical guidance and information, and learning opportunities with our broad range of events, conferences and online resources. For more information visit the RCM website at https://www.rcm.org.uk/.