Благотворительность NHS запустила стипендии для студентов из уязвимых групп в сфере здравоохранения

An NHS-backed scholarship programme is opening doors for underrepresented students to pursue higher education and careers in healthcare. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) Healthcare Charity has launched a new scheme at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) to support students who have faced inequality such as care-experienced or estranged individuals. Backed by £82,500 in funding, each scholarship will provide mentorship, a financial stipend, an internship bursary, and a guaranteed travel opportunity. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde seeks nominations for unsung hero award 100 NHS workers to rally outside Glasgow hospital in strike threat Specialist Glasgow nursing service helping meet rising demand for skin cancer care Martin Cawley, chair of the NHSGGC Healthcare Charity, said: "This programme represents an important step towards building a workforce that truly reflects the communities we serve, while enabling individuals to fulfil their ambitions and make a lasting contribution to society. "By investing in individuals who have faced barriers to accessing education and employment, we are helping to open doors, remove obstacles and support more inclusive pathways to success." The scholarships form part of GCU’s 150th Anniversary Campaign, launched by Sir Alex Ferguson and alumnus Dr Murray Rowden. NHS staff will play an active role in supporting scholarship recipients. Many of the students are expected to take up roles within their own communities, bringing valuable lived experience to NHS services. Scottish Ballet programme helps women with Multiple Sclerosis take centre stage Glasgow-led study offers hope for targeting incurable blood cancer Football clubs back scheme helping mums feel comfortable breastfeeding in public Jill Watt, director of advancement and communications at GCU, said: "Talent exists in every community, but opportunity does not always follow. "This generous support from the NHSGGC Healthcare Charity helps us close that gap. "It will support students to thrive while also contributing to a workforce shaped by a wider range of lived experiences – something that is essential to delivering truly person-centred care."