Pay The Placement Campaign Week

11/05/2026 - 15/05/2026

midnight - midnight

Multiple places

We're standing up for overworked, burned-out nursing students with The Pay The Placement Campaign Week to push for paid placements. Join us!

👩‍⚕️ Learn more on our webpage. Pay The Placement

✍️ Sign the petition! Fund pay for student nurses and midwives for placement hours - Petitions

Come and learn more about the campaign here
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Monday 11 May, 12:00-14:00, SU Lounge

Tuesday 12 May, 12:00-14:00, Gateway reception

Wednesday 13 May, 10:00-13:00, The Forum lobby

Friday 15 May, 12:00-14:00, Gateway reception

Nursing students keep the NHS running, but they’re doing it for free.

They do the same vital work as paid staff, while racking up thousands of unpaid hours and paying for travel, parking and meals - all while paying tuition fees, rent, and juggling life.

It’s not fair. It’s not sustainable. And it’s pushing future nurses to the brink.

Placements are work, and work deserves pay.

Join us in supporting nursing students. We're stronger together.

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