Scotland news
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Why plans to label menus with calories should be scrapped – by Dr Philip Crockett
From fast food to a la carte – Scottish Government plans to label menus with calories should be scrapped.
More information13jul -
Scott Review response published
College publishes its response to wide-ranging review into mental health law in Scotland.
More information17jun -
Scottish Government must step up a gear when it comes to the mental health of our children and young people
The Scottish Government really need to be stepping up a gear when it comes to the mental health of our children and young people the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland, said today.
More information15mar -
Leading Scottish psychiatrist awarded CBE
A leading Scottish psychiatrist has been today awarded an Honour from Her Majesty the Queen.
More information31dec -
RCPsych in Scotland responds to report on racial inequality
The College in Scotland, the UK College, and its Presidential Leads for Race Equality have submitted an initial response to the findings of an extensive report into racial inequality in mental health services in Scotland.
More information17dec -
Letter from the Chair of RCPsych in Scotland - December 2021
RCPsych in Scotland Chair, Dr Linda Findlay reflects on this year's successes and what lies ahead in 2022.
More information15dec by Dr Linda Findlay -
Cabinet Secretary must explain how mental health will receive its fair share of funding
The Cabinet Secretary must explain how mental health services will receive its fair share of funding, the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland said today.
More information10dec by RCPsych Press Office -
Looming mental health crisis must be taken seriously in forthcoming Scottish Budget
The looming mental health crisis must be taken seriously in next week’s Scottish Budget the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland, said today.
More information02dec by RCPsych Press Office -
Eight in 10 Scots think demand for mental health services will rise after pandemic
Almost eight in 10 people think demand for mental health services will increase after the pandemic is over, according to new research.
More information25nov by RCPsych Press Office -
Prestigious CIPR award for College in Scotland
The RCPsych Scotland team were celebrating this week – after winning silver in the prestigious CIPR Pride awards.
More information12oct by RCPsych Press Office