Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask His Majesty's Government how much funding has been provided for medical apprenticeships by (1) Health Education England, and (2) other sources.

NHS England is providing £150,000 of funding per medical degree apprentice over the term of the programme, as an Employer Support Fund, for cohorts that commence in 2024 and 2025.

Medical schools will receive the Strategic Priorities Grant, funded by the Office of Students, for cohorts commencing in 2024 and 2025. Employers can utilise their apprenticeship levy up to a maximum of £27,000 over the term of the programme as a contribution to medical school tuition fees.

The Department has regular discussions with the medical royal colleges and medical professional bodies about a range of issues, including the introduction of the medical degree apprenticeship.