Student finance is ‘broken’ and in urgent need of reform, says BMA, as six out of 10 medical students say they are forced to cut spending on

Student finance is ‘broken’ and in urgent need of reform, says BMA, as six out of 10 medical students say they are forced to cut spending on 60 per cent of UK medical students report being forced to cut spending on essentials such as food, clothing and heating, according to a BMA survey of UK medical students published today.

Despite the detrimental impact on their studies and wellbeing, over half of UK medical students (53.6%) say they have to work during term time to pay their bills, feed themselves and keep themselves warm. An overwhelming majority of those who are forced to work (73.1%) say this adversely affects their studying. British Medical Association

See also:

• Most UK medical students struggle to afford essentials, survey finds The Guardian
• Medical students cutting spending on food and heating, says BMA The Independent