Support to help you study when ill or disabled
If you’ve become ill or disabled and you have to temporarily stop your studies, it’s possible to take time off without having to give up altogether. And if you’re thinking…
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Help if you’re struggling with debt
If you’re having major money worries, the last thing you might want to do is talk to a complete stranger about them. But it can be the best thing you…
Support to help you keep your job when ill or disabled
If you’ve developed a health condition or become disabled, you probably want to know whether you can take time off work, work more flexible hours, or have adjustments made to…
How to sort out your money if you become ill or disabled
If you’re facing a health problem, your finances may be the last thing on your mind. However, to avoid money worries building up, try and sort out your money situation…
Money problems and poor mental wellbeing
Often, there’s a link between struggling with money and poor mental wellbeing. Feeling low can make it tough to manage money. And worrying about it can make you feel even…
How to prioritise your debts
If you have several debts, you might be feeling overwhelmed. Read more about how to prioritise and work out which debts to pay off first to help you save money…
Student bank accounts and overdrafts
All full-time UK students should be eligible for a student bank account. Unfortunately these are generally not offered to international students. Before letting you open a student bank account, the…
Universal Credit for medical students
Universal Credit Universal credit is a monthly payment from the government to help with your living costs. Most full-time medical students can’t claim universal credit. The financial support you receive through…
Budgeting for your elective
Consider your personal finances and plan an initial budget as early as possible. Try to be conservative with your estimate and note down everything that you can think of in…
Your elective
An elective is a six to eight week period of medical work experience, which is often undertaken in another country, although there is no restriction on working in a UK…