Government Grant for Health

Recognising the vital importance of NHS recruitment, the government has decided to provide extra financial help in the form of a grant of at least £5,000 per year (subject to government review for subsequent years). Students on the following courses will be eligible to receive this grant:

Diagnostic Radiography
Adult Nursing
Child Nursing
Mental Health Nursing
Midwifery
Operating Department Practice
Occupational Therapy
Paramedic Science
Physiotherapy
Speech and Language Therapy

Students studying on our Mental Health Nursing and Diagnostic Radiography courses will also receive an additional £1,000 per year from the government. Additional funding will also be available for childcare. You do not have to pay this money back in future.

Find out more from the NHS BSA

Apply for funding from the NHS Learning Support Fund (NHS LSF)

Canterbury Christ Church University Advantage Package

The Canterbury Christ Church University Advantage Package currently includes:

uniforms
Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check
Occupational Health costs, including immunisation.

You can find out more about the faculty uniform policy here.

Please check the information on your course page to see whether your course is included.

In addition to this, health students can apply and may be eligible for other University awards.

Please note: This package is only available for UK students who are enrolling on a qualifying health course in September 2023. We reserve the right to withdraw this package in the event of a student not successfully completing the enrolment process.

Extra support for childcare costs

In addition to other support which may be available, eligible students attending a full time pre-registration healthcare course may also be able to claim further financial support for childcare costs from the NHS.

Find out more about the Health Students Child Dependants Allowance at nhsbsa.nhs.uk.

What happens if I already have a first degree?

Students who are planning to undertake nursing, midwifery and allied health professional subjects (except paramedic science) as a second degree will currently be able to access the standard student support system, on the same terms as students studying for a first degree. Please check the NHS website for eligibility and the latest funding information.