Health students

Studying and training to be a nurse or health professional is exciting but can be stressful and challenging at times also. You are often providing direct patient care but have essays to worry about whilst managing your clinical placements and supporting yourself through your studies.

That’s why it’s important not to struggle alone. UNISON is the biggest trade union in the NHS and our branches and networks are always available to support you if you need help.

We understand the financial difficulties facing students and the debt many have to take on and have always campaigned strongly for living bursaries and against the charging of tuition fees.

At UNISON we also have many exciting education and learning opportunities and roles for you to get involved in to help us campaign. Read more about our health student network and about support during your placements  Click the Link Below. 

Health students | Nursing family | UNISON National

Join the strongest team in the NHS and get access to all of this for only £10 a year while you are a student.

As a student member you have access to all the many benefits of UNISON membership and are also entitled to support and representation if you continue working part-time in a role covered by UNISON.

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As a student, you will also get 40% off the cost of an annual subscription to Nursing Times, the leading magazine for nurses in the UK that is packed full of essential reading for your studies. Just use promo code ‘UNISON’ to claim your discount.