Time and time again, students are left to struggle through university without the support they desperately need and deserve. Too often, students are forced to reach breaking point before any help is offered. This must change. Student wellbeing should be a top priority—because how can we be expected to succeed while our wellbeing suffers?
As Welfare and Liberation Officer, I will push for easier access to wellbeing services, stronger support for minority student networks, and fairer, more accessible financial support for all students.
Access to wellbeing services
Currently, the process for contacting the wellbeing service is long, unclear, and demoralising. Students are met with an overwhelming form and little information about in-person support. I will campaign to simplify this process, introduce clear information about available services, and push for regular in-person wellbeing drop-ins so students can access immediate, human support when they need it most.
Strengthening minority networks
Working alongside liberation officers, I will facilitate more community-focused events that centre marginalised students while also strengthening campaigns for change. Student voice is essential. Creating spaces where students can organise, collaborate, and be heard must be a priority. In the wake of budget cuts and harmful decisions made by university management, we have seen how student-led protests can change outcomes and reduce harm. I will always support and amplify student-led action.
Fairer financial support
Financial support remains another major barrier for many students. Scholarships, bursaries, and hardship funds are often difficult to access, with restrictive eligibility criteria and limited spaces. The hardship fund in particular causes unnecessary stress at an already difficult time. I will campaign for clearer guidance, simplified processes, and expanded access so that financial support actually supports students when they need it.
A better experience for all
Having served as Disabled Liberation Officer for the past two years, I have seen firsthand the power of student organising and the impact it can have on university life. During my time in the role, I have improved accessibility within the Students’ Union, campaigned for the installation of lifesaving epipens across campus, facilitated workshops for disabled students, and passed motions to improve accessibility. I have been an effective and proactive officer, and I would bring the same energy, commitment, and accountability to the role of Welfare and Liberation Officer.
I would continue to build on our housing board, creating more resources with a similar aim and execution. Creating a hub of information for students available at any time, which also signposts to important services, can help improve the experience whilst in London.
The university experience should not be about survival—it should be about being given the tools and support to thrive. This means not only access to education, but easy, dignified access to wellbeing and financial support.
Vote for me, and I will improve your university experience, strengthen access to the support you need, and help build a culture of campaigning that truly centres the student voice