Your voice can shape the future of children’s wellbeing support in Wales

 Share your experiences of wellbeing support for children and young people and help shape future resources for families.

Researchers at Cardiff University want to hear from parents of primary school children in Wales about what support really helps with child wellbeing.

This research explores how the emotional environment within families affects children’s wellbeing and how best to support parents in promoting positive mental health. By working with parents, the study aims to shape interventions that are practical, evidence-based, and designed around the real needs of families in Wales.

 What experience do I need to help?

• No research experience is needed
• Be a parent of a primary school-aged child in Wales
• Willing to share your views and experiences
• All backgrounds and experiences welcome – positive or negative
• Your lived experience is the expertise researchers are looking for

What will I be asked to do?

• Review a short, plain-language document (taking about an hour) that gives examples of current parent support programmes.
• Take part in a one-to-one chat (for half an hour, online or by phone) with the researcher to share your views privately.
• Join a group discussion (for about an hour, online or in person, at Cardiff University) with other parents to share experiences and ideas together.

How long will I be needed for?

You will be asked to take part over a total of about two and a half hours.
This includes:

• one hour to read a short document sent in advance
• 30 minutes in a one-to-one chat with the researcher
• one hour in a group discussion with other parents

What are some of the benefits for me?

• Have your say – your views will shape future support for families in Wales.
• Make a difference – help design resources and services that reflect real family life.
• Be valued – your experiences as a parent are treated as essential expertise.
• Learn and connect – hear from other parents and contribute to research in an accessible way.
• Future opportunities – if the project is funded, you may be invited to join an advisory board guiding the next stages.

 What support is offered?

•  Cover reasonable travel expenses and additional carer or childcare costs,
• Offer payment for time of £25.00 per hour (people can request less if they are in receipt of state benefits). 

Have a look at our guidelines for more information about this. 

If you are receiving any benefits, you can access confidential advice from the Benefits Advice Service for Involvement.  

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