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Leading Scottish psychiatrist given lifetime achievement award
A top Aberdeen psychiatrist has received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his work in significantly improving patient care.
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New report outlines impact of drug deaths on families and children in Scotland
A new report by Public Health Scotland has highlighted the impact of drug deaths on children and families.
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Cost of temporary psychiatrists soars as doctor numbers fall
The cost of bringing in locum psychiatrists on emergency contracts to treat mental health patients in Scotland has soared - according to new figures from BBC Scotland and The Guardian.
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New strategy on self-harm backed by the Liaison Faculty in Scotland
A new strategy which focuses on supporting people who self-harm has been backed by the Liaison Faculty in Scotland.
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College comments on alcohol campaigners call for bespoke service for repeat admissions
Alcohol campaigners have called for a dedicated service to aid the recovery of people frequently admitted to hospital due to addiction.
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College responds to latest A&E drugs statistics
The number of people attending Scotland’s emergency departments because of drugs over a three-month period increased by 13% compared to the same time last year, new figures have shown.
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Statement on latest Scottish CAMHS waiting times
Ahead of the Scottish Budget - RCPsych in Scotland is calling on the Scottish Government to keep their own promise to commit 10% of the total NHS spend towards mental health and 1% for CAMHS.
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New poll reveals most Scots still think there is stigmatisation around severe mental illness
A YouGov poll of 1067 people from across Scotland, revealed three quarters (72%) think there is a problem with stigmatisation of severe mental illness (SMI).
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Drug and drink deaths in Scotland still among Europe’s worst despite new funding
A national mission on drug deaths was announced in 2021 and last year spending increased to £161.1 million – more than double the figure from 2014.
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Leading Scottish psychiatrist given lifetime achievement award
A top Aberdeen psychiatrist has received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his work in significantly improving patient care.
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New report outlines impact of drug deaths on families and children in Scotland
A new report by Public Health Scotland has highlighted the impact of drug deaths on children and families.
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Cost of temporary psychiatrists soars as doctor numbers fall
The cost of bringing in locum psychiatrists on emergency contracts to treat mental health patients in Scotland has soared - according to new figures from BBC Scotland and The Guardian.
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Latest CAMHS waiting time figures in Scotland still miss target
The latest round of CAMHS waiting time figures in Scotland show more children being treated but the target of 90% of referral to specialist CAMHS to be made within 18 weeks is still being missed.
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Suicide rate increased in Scotland last year, figures show
Probable deaths by suicide increased in 2023, with those from the poorest communities 2.5 times more likely to take their own life, official data shows.
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Former president of Mental Health Tribunal in Scotland due to receive Honorary Fellowship
A former president of the Mental Health Tribunal in Scotland is due to receive an Honorary Fellowship from the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
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Leading Scottish medical director due to receive prestigious President’s Medal
One of Scotland’s leading medical directors is due to receive a distinguished President’s Medal from the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
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