Benjamin Murray
16 May 2019 · Coroner Maria Voisin · Avon
The coroner's concerns
1. student suicide
“Bristol University have clearly made many fundamental changes to their practices to support students wellbeing and it may be that their current practices can be shared throughout the Higher Education sector to assist with suicide prevention”
2. non-disclosure of mental health issues
“The concern over mental health disclosure either on the UCAS application form or indeed to a prospective University”
3. inadequate pastoral transition support
“The transition from home to University can be a challenging time for some students and Universities clearly have the primary role of education however this inquest has demonstrated they also carry out an important pastoral role”