London medical students say they cannot live on NHS bursaries

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London medical students say they cannot live on NHS bursaries
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Some students are 'forced to choose between eating or passing finals' and others are using food banks.

Some medical students have been using food banks, the British Medical Association's medical students committee says

She added: "Through the #LiveableNHSBursary campaign, I have read stories of medical students finishing their medical school day and going straight to work night shifts in various roles, before going to placement again entirely sleep deprived. This means that medical students living away from home in the capital will see their income drop to a maximum of £7,545 in their clinical years of study, when they spend most of their time on placement, which is more than 60% less than during their first four years.Applicants for UK medicine courses starting 2020/21 increased by 21%, according to the General Medical Council

The financial worries also lead to other issues for medical students, says Ms Suji, including the affect on their social lives.Medical students are entitled to a reduced maintenance loan from Student Finance England during their clinical years

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