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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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…
Welfare benefits for medical students
Means-tested welfare benefits The main types of means-tested benefits are: Income support (IS) – living cost support for people not expected to be available for work. Income-based Jobseekers' Allowance (IBJSA)…
Help with health costs
Most health treatment is free under the NHS but there can be charges for some services and treatments such as prescriptions, sight tests, glasses/contact lenses, dental treatment and wig or…
Medical Student Advice Hub
This section offers advice for medical students on finding and saving money, budgeting, accommodation and more.