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The Scottish Sun · 7d

One in ten Scottish cops took sick leave last year with mental health problems

AROUND one in ten Scots cops took sick leave last year with psychological disorders including alcohol and depression problems, new figures reveal. Stats released under FOI laws show 1,596 of 1,987
Medical Xpress on MSN.com · 3d

Researchers call for changes in Scotland's care system following largest study of its kind

The University of Glasgow-led study, run in partnership with the NSPCC and other universities, looked at improving the mental health of almost 500 children aged 0–5 years in foster and kinship care. It highlighted that authoritative and consistent oversight of a child's journey through the care system was crucial in safeguarding children's well-being.
Icon for www.aberdeencity.gov.ukAberdeen City Council · Aug 3, 2018

Your data: Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000

Mental Health Officers must be appointed by the local authority ... any assessments and supervision of guardians carried out under the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 for five years, plus the current year, from the date that the case file ...
Icon for www.scotsman.comThe Scotsman · 7d

The Scotland NHS board shamed for 6-year wait for mental health treatment

A Scottish Government spokesperson said: “Long waits for mental health care are unacceptable and it is vital that young people and families across Scotland receive support to meet their needs at ...
Daily Record on MSN.com · Mar 4, 2025

Child mental health waiting time in Scotland meets target for first time

Waiting time performance for child mental ... on prison officer Opposition MSPs and charities have often called on the Government to improve resourcing for child mental health in order to drive ...
Icon for www.dailyrecord.co.ukDaily Record · 10d

Dumfries and Galloway mental health service named one of Scotland's top nursing teams

A Dumfries and Galloway mental health service has been named one of the top nursing teams in Scotland. Balcary Ward – the intensive psychiatric care unit at Midpark Hospital in Dumfries – has ...
Icon for uk.news.yahoo.comYahoo News UK · 10d

Dumfries and Galloway mental health service named one of Scotland's top nursing teams

A Dumfries and Galloway mental health service has been named one of the top nursing teams in Scotland. Balcary Ward – the intensive psychiatric care unit at Midpark Hospital in Dumfries – has been shortlisted for the Mental Health Nursing Award in the ...