Why students still face a postcode lottery in university wellbeing support?

Students still face a postcode lottery in university wellbeing support because some schools have lots of help for when students feel sad or stressed, and others barely have anything at all, just like how some neighborhoods have the best playgrounds and others only have muddy fields to play on.

Imagine two kids going to college. One goes to a school with a wellbeing team, they have counselors, chill rooms, and even free snacks when things get tough. The other kid goes to a school that barely has time for lunch let alone help when things feel heavy.

It's like getting a shiny new toy versus a crumpled paper bag, both are from the same shop, but one gets extra fun stuff just because of where they live.

Big universities often get more money and support, so they can build bigger wellbeing centres. Smaller ones might not even have a room to sit and breathe when things get tough, it’s like having only one chair for everyone in the house!

So, depending on where you go to university, you might find yourself with a big playground or just a muddy field, all because of where you live.