My name is Jade Parsons I am 28 and live in Wales. I have recently started my masters degree in Osteopathy at the British School of Osteopathy in London. I am one of 9 students who passed the criteria to study on the course and never in a million years did I think i’d get the chance.

Having completed my undergraduate degree in Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation I was keen to further specialise in Osteopathy. I believe that osteopathy has the potential to help people change their lives - not only by managing injury and disease, but also by helping patients discover ways to enhance and maintain their own health and wellbeing. Finishing my Masters and fulfilling a career helping others really excites me but the thought of not being able to pursue this due to financial issues really saddens me.

If I finish university I hope to open my own Osteopathic clinic where I will run a free clinic for 4 hours a week and help less fortunate individuals that cant afford help. I currently volunteer at a homeless clinic in London and provide osteopathic care to individuals there and this is very rewarding and has made me realise how my career can really benefit people facing lots of different issues.

Unfortunately, I cannot currently afford to pay my own way through this postgraduate course. Despite studying in London I live in Wales and commute, as the combined cost of tuition fees and living expenses in lomdon is simply unworkable. I have exhausted all other financial possibilites, and the school have no options available, so I will have to leave unless I can find a financial option. My last resort is asking individuals for help, but sadly the only one left. I have been strengthened by the struggles and joy that come with learning but I just hope I can finish my degree.

I have Two years of study each year is £9,350, this is an appeal for any possible help with tuition fees for continuing my education. Thank you so much for the time and consideration you have given my situation I really appreciate it.

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