Due to a withdrawal of funding from the Scottish Government, Edinburgh College will no longer provide free in-person counselling to students from next term.We know this is deeply concerning. Mental health support is essential, and the removal of this service may leave many students without the help they need—potentially increasing drop-out rates and worsening wellbeing.While it’s unlikely the decision will be reversed in the short term—as budgets for next year are largely set—we believe it’s still vital that student voices are heard. We want to gather your views on this change, and understand what you expect from your college in terms of mental health support.This survey is your opportunity to share how this decision affects you, what kind of support you think should be available, and how Edinburgh College and the Scottish Government can better respond to student needs in future.This anonymous survey is a chance for you to share how this decision impacts you, what support you believe should be in place, and how Edinburgh College and the Scottish Government can better meet student needs going forward.Your voice matters, even if you haven’t used the counselling service. Counselling Survey Have you accessed the counselling service at college? Yes No Did the service meet your needs? Fully met my needs Partially met my need Did not meet my needs Do you feel that having access to the counselling service this year has had a positive impact on your college experience? (e.g. your attendance, on campus experiences, ability to engage in learning) Yes Somewhat No Have you been made aware that the college will no longer have a counselling service from after the summer? Yes No Your mental health How would you describe your mental health currently? Great Good Alright Bad Terrible Is a lack of access to mental health services (in college and externally) impacting on your ability to engage at and enjoy college? Yes No Are you currently on the waiting list for any NHS mental health services? Yes No What are you on the waiting list for? Additional comments What are your thoughts on the college’s decision to withdraw funding for the counselling service? What do you expect or hope to see from the college in terms of mental health support services? Submit
