Reinstate the additional weeks financial support to NHS bursary nursing and midwifery students.
Open for signatures until 4 November 2026.
308 signatures
- More than 250 signatures: considered by the Petitions CommitteeReached
- More than 10,000 signatures: considered for a debate in the SeneddNot reached
Many student nurses and midwives can not make ends meet, and can not claim state benefits due to being in higher education regardless of having dependants. They are also expected to attend placements UNPAID working full 12.5 hour shift patterns identical to a registered nurse or midwife. Student Finance Wales has now removed the additional weeks allowance for courses over 30 weeks and 3 days from student loans due to a change in Welsh Government policy if the student has a NHS Bursary, making finances harder.
Signatures by constituency
The Senedd's petitions website lists 283 of the 308 signatures under a Senedd constituency.
| Constituency | Signatures |
|---|---|
| Caerdydd Ffynnon Taf | 46 |
| Pen-y-bont Bro Morgannwg | 46 |
| Caerdydd Penarth | 40 |
| Gŵyr Abertawe | 25 |
| Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni | 24 |
| Casnewydd Islwyn | 21 |
| Afan Ogwr Rhondda | 20 |
| Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr | 15 |