What happens if I let you know?

Once the referral form has been submitted, the Mental Health & Wellbeing Team will review the information provided and decide on the most appropriate next steps.

There are many different actions that may be taken depending on the circumstances. Wherever possible, we will seek to act in line with the wishes of the person affected. However, there may be occasions where we need to take action without consent if we believe there is a significant risk of harm to you or someone else.

If you have completed the form about yourself, we may:

• Invite you to meet with a member of the Mental Health & Wellbeing Team to discuss your situation and explore available support options.
• Arrange a meeting with the Mental Health & Wellbeing Team and/or the Student Resolution Team if the concerns relate to a criminal matter or a potential breach of the Student Disciplinary Regulations.
• Record the information you have shared for our records if you do not wish any further action to be taken at this time.
• Contact the police on your behalf if you request this, or if we believe there is an immediate risk to your safety or the safety of others.

If you have let us know about another student who may have experienced sexual misconduct, we may:

• Contact the student to provide information about the support available through the Mental Health & Wellbeing Team and encourage them to access support.
• Invite the student to attend a wellbeing appointment.
• Provide information about specialist external support services.
• Ask the Campus Support Team to conduct a welfare check at the student’s accommodation where appropriate.
• Contact the police or emergency services if we are unable to establish the student’s safety and believe there is a serious risk of harm.

If you have told us about behaviour that concerns you, we may:

• Retain the information you have shared so that it can be considered alongside any future concerns that may be reported.
• Invite the individual to meet with the Mental Health & Wellbeing Team and/or the Student Resolution Team to discuss the concerns raised.
• Refer information to the police where there are serious concerns about a person’s behaviour or where a criminal offence may have occurred.