UEA and the Dean of Students’ Office welcomes the families of students and are working to develop and provide services, support and advice to help in adjusting to life in Norwich. We provide information that affects your family’s welfare to ensure they are able to find everything they need, so you are able to thrive academically.
We understand that bring family is an important decision to make and there are many issues you need to consider such as housing, finance, employment, healthcare, schooling and childcare, immigration, and the social and cultural impacts on your family. The information provided is to help you understand some of the issues and concerns you and your family may face.
The Advice Centre in the Union of UEA Students can offer guidance on housing, employment and benefits.
Financial Help for Students with Children
Parent and Children's Group 
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The Parent and Children's Group meets regularly. It gives students and their partners the chance to get together informally while their pre-school age children play under the supervision of a Nursery Nurse.
Norwich City Play Areas [352 kB] pdf
There are many areas and parks to take your child to play. Here are some of the bigger and more popular places to go and will be great places for your child to meet and play with other children and you can meet other parents in the community.
Healthcare
This information is available from the UKCISA website and explains about the healthcare system in the UK for international families. For information about the UEA's Medical Centre and its services visit our website.
