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The Munich Eye · 23h

Call for Reform in Scotland's Care System Following Comprehensive Study

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Medical Xpress on MSN.com · 1d

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.
The Scotsman on MSN.com · 5d

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

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Icon for www.snp.orgScottish National Party · Oct 9, 2018

How is the SNP improving mental health services?

Mental health is one of the most important public health issues facing Scotland today and that is why, even before COVID, the SNP had made it a priority, with a particular focus on investment in and redesign of child and adolescent mental health services ...
Icon for www.news.co.ukNews UK · Sep 10, 2022

The Scottish Sun launches childhood mental health campaign

statistical publications and important policy events, such as the Scottish Government’s Programme for Government in early September. The three aims of Mind the Future are: Proper help for all children referred due to mental ill health, with nobody ...
BPS · 9d

Policy & Public Affairs Update: April 2025

In April, the Senedd's Health and Social Care Committee published its report on the Legislative Consent Memorandum for the Mental Health Bill. Many of the points which we raised in our submission to the Committee in their call for evidence for the Legislative Consent Memorandum for the Mental Health Bill are included in this report.
Icon for www.thescottishsun.co.ukThe Scottish Sun · 5d

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 ...
Icon for www.heraldscotland.comheraldscotland · 5d

Bupa to open two mental health centres in Scotland

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Bupa will open two mental health centres in Scotland as part of an expansion right across the UK. The mental health centres, called ...
Icon for www.scotsman.comThe Scotsman · 24d

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 ... has led to scrutiny of Scotland’s policy of sending the vast majority of pupils to mainstream schools.
Peeblesshire News · 15d

Borders mindset coach launches mental health programme

A mindset coach is helping people in the Borders to get their lives back on track during Scotland's mental health 'crisis'.
Icon for www.bbc.comBBC · 4d

Poor mental health a 'common phenomenon' in healthcare staff

A charity set up to help doctors and healthcare professionals with their mental health in Great Britain ... experiences than the average in England, Scotland and Wales. That included a much ...
Icon for www.dailyrecord.co.ukDaily Record · 25d

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 ...
Icon for uk.news.yahoo.comYahoo News UK · 26d

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 ...