Mental health provision for university students

Early day motion 168, tabled 9 June 2021 by Edward Davey (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 23 members.

That this House calls on the Government to publish clear guidance to universities on what mental health provision should be in place for university students; recognises the immense strain placed on university students during the covid-19 outbreak and the continuing assessments and exams that students have been required to undertake; stresses that students are lacking critical pastoral support during challenging periods of time; notes the concerning Global Student Survey that suggests that 70 per cent of British university students believe their mental health has suffered since the start of the pandemic; recognises the ONS Student December 2020 survey which found students to be significantly more anxious than the UK general population; urges the Government to ensure that universities have sufficient funding for mental health provision; and calls on the Government to ensure that all university students are guaranteed access to high quality mental health services.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 8, Labour 5, Plaid Cymru 3, Alliance 1, DUP 1, Green 1, Independent 1, Labour/Co-operative 1, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.