Parents and Carers Welcome 2026 | Q&A about Wellbeing

Supporting your student’s wellbeing is important to us 💜

For our January Welcome, Student Content Shaper May sits down with Lizzie, Student Wellbeing and Partnerships Advisor in the SWP team, to answer key wellbeing questions from parents and carers.

They share helpful advice, resources and insights to support your student as they settle into life at the University of Birmingham.

00:00 - Intro
00:44 - What advice would you give to parents of international students?
1:51 - What support is there for students if they don't want to speak to staff?
3:17 - What can I do to best support my child while they're at university?
4:48 - What is a good gift I can send?
5:52 - How do I check in without being too much?
7:32 - What's the best way to encourage my child to ask for help if they need it?
8:59 - What if my child is struggling financially? Is there help available?
10:31 - If I'm worried about my child can I contact someone at the university?
11:24 - What does support look like for students with disabilities?
13:27 - Outro
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