The Herald · 2dConversion therapy ban in Scotland 'kicked into long grass’
Moves to ban conversion therapy in Scotland will not take place before the next Holyrood election after the Scottish Government ran out of time
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The Herald · 2dMental health law 'won't stop detentions'
Campaigners are warning that a new mental health law covering Wales will not reduce the "unnecessary" detention of disabled people in secure hospitals. Health is the responsibility of the Senedd ...
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 ...
BBC on MSN.com · 5dAssisted dying a 'matter of conscience', MSPs told
A Holyrood committee scrutinising assisted dying legislation has declined to make a recommendation on how MSPs should vote, saying it is a "matter of conscience". The bill, which is at the earliest stage of the legislative process, is expected to be voted on by MSPs next month.
How is the SNP improving mental health services?
We will increase Scottish Government direct investment in mental health ... recommendations of John Scott QC’s forthcoming final report of his review of mental health law and practice on compulsory detention. We will ensure at least 1% of frontline ...
Mental health problems rocket by 580% among Scottish school pupils in just a decade
A teenage girl with her head in her hands showing signs of mental health issues ... outlined in a 2004 law in Scotland, along with changes to data recording, increasing awareness of needs and ...
One in ten Scottish cops took sick leave last year with mental health problems
Scottish Tory Shadow Justice Secretary Liam Kerr said: “The SNP must commit to investing in proactive mental health support for our police before things get even worse.” Scottish Labour’s ...
STV News · Apr 3, 2025Scottish Government faces fresh calls to ban house coal to 'protect lives'
A leading lung charity is pushing for the government to green-light plans to ban coal as part of its new cleaner air strategy.
The Scottish Sun launches childhood mental health campaign
The Scottish Sun has launched a major campaign calling for an improvement in mental health services for young people in Scotland, in light of significant shortfalls in current provision and rising suicide rates. The campaign – called Mind the Future ...
MSP welcomes mental health charity representatives to Scottish Parliament
South Scotland Conservative MSP Brian Whittle played host to Scottish mental health charity SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health) at the Scottish Parliament. The Scottish Conservative politician sponsored a reception for the charity who were promoting t ...
MSP welcomes mental health charity representatives to Scottish Parliament
South Scotland Conservative MSP Brian Whittle played host to Scottish mental health charity SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health) at the Scottish Parliament. The Scottish Conservative ...