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Asked by Andrew McMurray

AQW 22108/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Health

To ask the Minister of Health whether he will consider reviewing the non-means tested element of the nursing and midwifery bursary to reflect the increased cost of living since 2012, when it was last reviewed.

Asked by Andrew McMurray MLA on 6 February 2025

  • Answered
  • Written
Tabled
6 February 2025
Answer due by
21 February 2025
Answered
21 February 202515 days after tabling
Department
Department of Health
Priority question
No

Answer

I am currently exploring with my officials possible future changes to the financial support provided to students on pre-registration healthcare programmes commissioned by my Department.

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