Petition · past parliament · Department for Education

Make student finance available for second degrees in paramedic science

Closed 647 signatures

What the petition asks

The Government should amend legislation granting access to student finance in order that Paramedic Science is classified alongside the other allied health professions and is therefore an ELQ exception degree, so that funding is available to those who already hold a degree.
This will enable more people to enter into the Paramedic profession, which is currently undermanned. It will also give equality for paramedic students with the other healthcare degrees such as nursing, midwifery & allied health professions. This will also bring it the legislation up to date, reflecting the change in funding support that has happened since the ELQ exception legislation was passed.

Timeline

6 Jan 2021 Petition opened for signatures
6 Jul 2021 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 647
Status Closed
Department Department for Education
Opened 6 Jan 2021
Closed 6 Jul 2021

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.