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I agree reference to “undiagnosed” is the key word here. 

 

References should be true, accurate and fair and relate to the work they undertook for you NOT the work they are to undertake in their new role, this would be opinion based and opinions should never be given in references.    You should bear in mind the consequences of giving a reference which is anything other than this.

 

In my experience employers ask very specific questions when it comes to references.

 

If the graduate is to work with children an enhanced DBS will be required which should allay yours fears in relation to safeguarding. 

 

Jane

 

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Barrow Borough Council

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Subject: Re: [data-protection] Reference-giving and mental health

 

My concern here would be that there is an "undiagnosed mental health condition" - if something is undiagnosed it is just one, potentially unqualified, person's opinion which, if shared, could bring a whole heap of trouble as Rowenna mentions

 

Samantha


Samantha Hill

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University of Portsmouth

 

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On 28 November 2016 at 14:42, Cartwright, Christine <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

I have been asked by an academic for guidance about providing a reference for a former student who received support during her studies for an eating disorder and an undiagnosed mental health condition. The reference is to enable the graduate to work with children and the academic is concerned for the safeguarding of the children should anything go awry and the company were unaware of the graduate’s mental health condition.

 

Clearly this information cannot be shared with the company without the graduate’s consent. Would it be reasonable to email the graduate directly and ask whether this information can be shared or whether they intend or are required to share it anyway? If the academic is unwilling to contact the graduate themselves, I presume they could only provide the basic facts about the student and omit any reference to health?

 

I’m hoping someone might be able to offer guidance or share experience of a similar situation.

 

Thanks

Christine

 

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