Bereaved mum hopeful after student welfare debate

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A 100,000-strong petition leads MPs to debate what a university's legal duty of care should be.

Jo Ndisang said after her son Jared's death she wanted universities to "respond in a compassionate way to those who are struggling"A bereaved mum said she was "hopeful" after universities were told by a minister to commit to prioritising mental health by September 2024.

But Universities UK said this would not be practical, proportionate or the best way to support students.During the debate, MPs cited instances of students being told to leave universities via email, and of parents not being informed about mental health concerns. Ms Ndisang was part of a group of bereaved families who handed that petition in to Downing Street in April.

"Mr Halfon stated the sector should take this seriously... I can only hope [he] will be true to his word.

 

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