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National wake-up call needed on neurodiversity services in Scotland
A national wake-up call is needed on neurodiversity services, the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland has said.
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Scotland is facing a mental health emergency say leading psychiatrists
Scotland is facing a mental health emergency – the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland said today.
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National wake-up call needed on neurodiversity services in Scotland
A national wake-up call is needed on neurodiversity services, the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland has said.
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RCPsychiS comments on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill currently before Holyrood
Dr Stephen Potts, Lead for the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland on assisted dying/assisted suicide, comments on the recent vote in Holyrood on Liam McArthur’s Bill
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Scottish chair reacts to Programme for Government
The Programme for Government was announced in the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday 6 May.
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Thousands of children and young people on “hidden” ADHD and autism waiting lists in Scotland
Thousands of children are on "hidden" waiting lists for autism and ADHD assessments in Scotland, BBC Scotland reports.
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Scottish CAMHS waiting times target met for first time – but work still to do
Waiting time performance for child mental health services has passed the 90% target for the first time new figures from Public Health Scotland has revealed.
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New guide on mental health unveiled in the Scottish Parliament
A new guide on mental health for MSPs and staffers has been unveiled in the Scottish Parliament.
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Alcohol-specific deaths in Scotland reach 15-year high
The number of alcohol-specific deaths in Scotland has reached a 15-year high, the latest official figures show.
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Almost 20% of consultant psychiatrist jobs in Scotland seeking permanent recruit, data shows
Nearly one in five senior mental health roles in Scotland are either vacant or filled by locums, figures show.
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Scottish chair responds to Swinney speech on NHS Reform Framework
Patients in Scotland are not getting “the right care in the right place at the right time”, John Swinney has said.
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