Introduction
Taking temporary accommodation and claiming the cost
On occasion it may be necessary for students to stay in temporary accommodation during their placement. For example, when a student is unable to drive and using public transport in some rural areas of Cumbria, and Lancashire, it can make it difficult to access placements.
Students may be able to claim back the cost of accommodation from the NHS Business Service Authority Learning Support Fund, details can be found here.
The NHS Business Services Authority guidance states: “As part of the Travel and Dual Accommodation Expenses (TDAE) arrangements, you may be able to claim the cost of taking temporary accommodation near to your practice placement site if it is not possible or practical for you to travel there from your normal term time address on a daily basis.”