Our Universities and NHS Trusts have been working together to ensure that the extended placement support and work with students on where they work. Many have joined and joining placement this week , with others in future weeks as those arrangement are finalised.

8,736 amazing nursing and midwifery students in England have now opted to join NHS staff in its response to the #COVID19 pandemic. @CNOEngland and I are immensely grateful for your support and contribution

@CNOEngland and i know that for many this is a hard choice to not opt in. I have spoken to many of you. You have not let anyone down , feel guilty or that feel that you are not contributing. It is hard to say no when others say yes - but that’s ok and a brave thing to do.

Irrespective of your choice the NHS , Social care will need you this year after the pandemic, next year and many years after as a nurse or midwife -You are a valued member of the profession and deserve our gratitude for wanting to join, study & be part of our future @CNOEngland