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CASE SUMMARIES

Fitness to practise - CS101905

Case summary October 2019 | Not Justified

A final-year medical student shared with the provider that they were seeing a psychotherapist for help with complex mental health issues. The provider was made aware of concerns about the student’s fitness for practise, related to a breach of patient boundaries, and drug use. The student interrupted their studies. After a year, the student presented evidence that their mental health had improved and asked to be able to sit their final exams.

Disability: funding reasonable adjustments - PI071904

Public interest case July 2019 | Justified

The Open University

A disabled student enrolled on a distance learning master’s degree, having successfully completed undergraduate studies at the provider. The student found the process of applying for Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSAs) more difficult than in previous years, in part due to the changes in which funding body was administering the process. The provider and the funding body had to resolve a concern about how to deal with non-conventional academic years.

Non-academic disciplinary - PI071907

Public interest case July 2019 | Not Justified

York College

An undergraduate student was suspended and invited to a disciplinary meeting after a member of staff at their provider raised concerns about their behaviour. At the meeting the student said they had mental health difficulties.

Consumer rights issues - CS041907

Case summary April 2019 | Settled

A group of students were studying for a professional Postgraduate Diploma. They complained about the teaching, a lack of resources and poor communication.