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Record numbers of nursing students studying this year
The latest data on university admissions published by UCAS shows record numbers of students accepted places to study nursing and midwifery in England this year.
The final figures from this year’s admission cycle show there were 29,740 acceptances to nursing and midwifery courses in England, 6,110 more than last year and an increase of over a quarter. This year, 23 per cent of acceptances were from students aged 35 years and older, a 43 per cent increase on last year.
The lockdown period (roughly from mid-March to the end of June) saw nearly double the number of applications to nursing relative to the same period in the year previously. Figures to the end of August show that the number of nurses in the NHS in England increased by 14,813 compared with last year.
In September the government introduced training grants for eligible nursing, midwifery and many allied health profession students of at least £5,000 a year, which does not need to be paid back. Additional payments of up to £3,000 will be available for specialisms struggling to recruit, including learning disability and mental health nursing and to help students cover childcare costs.
Minister for Care Helen Whately said: “It’s fantastic to see so many people choosing to pursue a career in nursing and midwifery, with over a quarter more students starting on courses. This year has shown just how much we depend on nurses. I have no doubt that their incredible work has inspired the next generation to pursue careers in the NHS and social care.
“This year we’ve also introduced a new training grant for nursing students of at least £5,000 a year, helping to remove the barriers for anyone considering this brilliant career. With over 14,800 more nurses working in our NHS compared to last year, we are on our way to delivering 50,000 more by the end of this Parliament to help us build back better.”
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