To: James Murray MP, Secretary of State for Health & Social Care
Paid Placements
Students on healthcare placements should be paid because they work long hours, help care for patients, and still have to cover costs like travel and food. Being paid would recognise their contribution and make it easier for students from all backgrounds to complete their training without financial stress.
Why is this important?
Getting paid while on placement would make a huge difference to me. As I’m about to start ODP (operating department practitioner), I’ve heard how time-consuming and stressful placements can be, with long hours that leave very little time to work alongside studying. Being paid would help ease the financial pressure of travel and everyday expenses, allowing me to focus on learning, gaining confidence, and becoming the best healthcare professional I can be and this applies to other students who are also doing courses in the healthcare field.
