Pause drop-in sessions

Pictures of the Pause site and various activities

Important information about Pause@UoB and how and where you can get support:

Pause@Uni is a drop-in service for students up to the age of 25.

We are open Wednesday and Thursday, 11am-5pm at 1, The Lodge, North Gate.

Pause@Uni is here all the way through the summer (July, August and September). There are lots of ways you can be involved:

You can drop-in anytime between and 11am and 5pm every Wednesday and Thursday to talk to one of our friendly team about anything that may be worrying you.
We have a summer packed with lots of free activities, including arts and crafts projects, giant games on the Green Heart, and guided walks to Winterbourne. Have a look below at our July programme. Just meet at the Lodge at the start time of each group:

Pause Summer Activities

Come and chill in our small walled garden. It is perfect for eating your lunch, doing some yoga (bring your own mat) or just reading in the sunshine. We always have free snacks and drinks for you.

Here is a picture of where we are based- it is right beside North Gate:

Pause Digbeth:

Outside of our days on campus, Pause Digbeth is open for phone and in-person support for those registered with a Birmingham-based GP. More information can be found at their website.

More about Forward Thinking Birmingham

Forward Thinking Birmingham is the provider of mental health services for people up to the age of 25 in Birmingham. The service offers support, care and treatment, making it easier for you to access the right support at the right time. It is a partnership of organisations that have come together to support children, young people and families in Birmingham, and also works closely with the voluntary and community sector.

More about The Children's Society

The Children’s Society changes the lives of the country’s most disadvantaged children and teenagers by delivering frontline support services and campaigning for change. It works closely with a wide range of community and voluntary organisations to tackle poverty and neglect and is a lead researcher in the field of children’s emotional well-being.