Pa gymorth ariannol sydd ar gael ar hyn o bryd i fyfyrwyr meddygaeth sy'n astudio yng Nghymru sy'n ymgymryd â lleoliadau gwaith dewisol, gan gynnwys cymorth ar gyfer llety a fisas?
Medical students undertaking elective placements are supported through the standard student finance arrangements provided by Student Finance Wales. This includes access to maintenance support when placements require students to live away from their term‑time address.
In 2023, the former Minister for Health and Social Care announced the decision to remove the Reduced Rate Maintenance Loan, enabling eligible full‑time Welsh‑domiciled NHS Wales Bursary students to access the full maintenance loan from the 2024-25 academic year. This ensures students can draw on the maximum support available to help meet the additional costs associated with electives, including accommodation and visa‑related expenses where these apply.
Students may also seek discretionary assistance through university hardship funds where appropriate.
The support system in Wales is structured differently to that in England, reflecting our policy choice to provide broad access to the full maintenance loan alongside institutional hardship schemes. NHS England’s Learning Support Fund offers specific reimbursement routes for certain placement‑related expenses. (Saesneg yn unig)