Hardship grants
Hardship grants are one-off payments of up to £500, depending on your circumstances and the number of applications we receive.
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Hardship grants are one-off payments of up to £500, depending on your circumstances and the number of applications we receive.
Apply for a professional development or student grant
We invest in the nursing and midwifery professions and improve patient care.
We recently provided a hardship grant to Lily, a single mother and qualified nurse who was made homeless by her landlord. Hear Lily's story, in her own words:
The nursing and midwifery community needs your support now more than ever. Your generosity will help us care for those who care for us at a time when the nursing and midwifery community need us most.
Donate online and support nurses, midwives, and healthcare support workers facing financial hardship
And support nursing and midwifery teams for generations
Organise a bake sale, organise a charity event, or even run a marathon – there are endless ways to fundraise and support the nursing and midwifery family. However you’d like to fundraise, we'll support you all the way
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