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Mental Health Services: Arts

Commons · Question 124944 · Tabled 10 Apr 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 16 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Tom Gordon

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing bursaries or financial support for students training in creative therapies.

Answer

Answered by Karin Smyth, 16 Apr 2026

The student finance system is the primary funding support package for students in further education, and students training in creative therapies can access student loans via the Student Loans Company. There are no current plans to provide any additional f...