AQW 18400/22-27

Ms Kate Nicholl
Alliance Party
South Belfast

Tabled Date: 19/11/2024
Answered On Date: 04/12/2024
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Health for an update on progress in relation to changes to the financial support available for students on pre-registration Allied Health Professional degree courses commissioned by his Department.

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. While this work is currently in its early stages, it could, potentially, impact on the Allied Health professions.