New health scheme for
CETL students
The CETL is part of a student health scheme that has been launched by the Musicians Benevolent Fund. This innovative scheme offers financial assistance with the treatment of performance-related health problems, both physical and psychological. A student suffering from any health issue affecting their ability to perform can apply to the MBF for a treatment grant, which can be used to pay for sessions with an appropriate therapist or practitioner.
Typically, following assessment at a specialist clinic, a student will be awarded an initial treatment grant of £250 to pay for the treatment that has been recommended. A further £250 can be made available if the practitioner recommends further treatment. £500 is the maximum that any student can receive.
The eligibility guidelines for this scheme are as follows:
- Applicants should be enrolled in a full-time music-based course, specialising in performance, at undergraduate or postgraduate level.
- Applicants who are not British or Irish must have been resident in the UK for at least three years prior to their application.
- The MBF can only help with treatment costs whilst you are a full-time student.
- The MBF cannot help with the costs of routine healthcare.
If you have any queries, please visit the MBF website www.mbf.org.uk/studenthealth or contact the scheme manager, Jonathan Whiskerd, at studenthealth@mbf.org.uk or 020 7299 8340.
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