Mental health

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Dear The Robert Gordon University,

How many students drop out of University due to mental health problems?

Has the University experienced a change in drop outs because of mental health issues in the past 5 years?

Yours faithfully,

Linnea Magnusson

FOI, The Robert Gordon University

Dear Applicant
This is to acknowledge receipt of your recent request for information from the University under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, it is being dealt with and you will hear from us shortly.

Please note that all subsequent correspondence with the University should be emailed to [RGU request email] as this mailbox is monitored in my absence.

Kind regards
Ian Croft
Information Governance and Complaints Officer
Robert Gordon University
Garthdee House Annexe
Garthdee Road
Aberdeen
AB10 7QB
[email address]

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FOI, The Robert Gordon University

Dear Linnea

(8/11) 161018-1 Mental Health Problems

Please find below the University's response to your recent request for information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002.

Information Requested:

How many students drop out of University due to mental health problems?

Has the University experienced a change in drop outs because of mental health issues in the past 5 years?

The University does not collate data specifically for mental health services. Therefore, under section 17 of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I give notice that this is information is not held.

University’s response authorised by Information Governance Officer

I trust that this provides the information you require, however, if you are dissatisfied with the University’s handling of your request for information under the Act, you have 40 days from the date of our response to request a formal review of our decision. However, you are encouraged to contact me in the first instance, to determine if I can resolve your concerns informally as this may lead to a quicker resolution of your complaint than a formal appeal.

If you remain dissatisfied after contacting me, you may ask for an Internal review of the University’s handling of your request. All complaints regarding requests for information will be handled in accordance with this procedure, and should be put in writing and sent to the address below.

The request should:

(a) detail your request for a review of our decision to be undertaken;

(b) describe the nature of your original request; and

(c) explain the reasons why you are dissatisfied with our response.

Email [RGU request email].

If you remain dissatisfied with how your request for information has been dealt with, you also have the right to apply to the Scottish Information Commissioner for a decision as to whether we have handled your request properly.

Information relating to your right to seek review is available from the Scottish Information Commissioner's web page at:

http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/faqs.... or by contacting the Scottish Information Commissioner's Office at the following address:

Scottish Information Commissioner,
Kinburn Castle,
Doubledykes Road, St Andrews,
Fife KY16 9DS

Telephone: 01334 464610
Fax: 01334 464611
E-mail: [email address]
Website: www.itspublicknowledge.info

This concludes the University’s response to your enquiry.

Yours sincerely

Ian Croft
Information Governance and Complaints Officer
Robert Gordon University
Garthdee House Annexe
Garthdee Road
Aberdeen
AB10 7QB
[email address]

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