Recurance · prevention of future deaths reports
Pre-inquest brief
Mental health disclosure not distinguished from disability in UCAS application
The earlier warning
Julius Little · 28 Oct 2019 · Graeme Irvine, London Inner (North)
“The application invites them to disclose any history they have of mental health problems, upon being accepted on a course of study this information is provided to the admitting university.”
judiciary.uk/prevention-of-future-death-reports/julius-little
What was promised
Stated action 1 · response to Julius Little (28 Oct 2019) · stated timescale: 2019/20 academic year
“we have made improvements to our processes for engaging disabled students, including those with long-term mental health conditions, with our support services. At the point that the information in respect of mental health conditions is shared with the university by UCAS, a pre- and post-enrolment email campaign is initiated, asking students to engage with support services. Our Disability Advisers make contact with students who have declared a disability and are requesting support. In addition, Disability”
Stated action 2 · response to Julius Little (28 Oct 2019) · stated timescale: new year
“We have been reviewing the questions we currently ask applicants on the UCAS application, and considering how we can improve the flow of information between the student and the course provider.”
What recurred
- 27 Jan 2022 · Finnian Kitson · Zak Golombeck · Closely related · confidence 0.85 (high)
The clearest link, quoted from both reports:
Earlier · Julius Little · 28 Oct 2019
“The application invites them to disclose any history they have of mental health problems, upon being accepted on a course of study this information is provided to the admitting university.”
Later · Finnian Kitson · 27 Jan 2022
“The option for applicants to disclose a mental health illness should be considered separate to them confirming whether they have any 'disability' or 'special needs'”
What happened next
No web check of the stated actions has been published for this chain.