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RCPsych in Scotland welcomes funding in the Scottish Budget for people with neurodivergent conditions
Scotland’s leading psychiatrists have welcomed a funding announcement for those with neurodivergent conditions – which includes autistic people and those with ADHD.
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Why Scotland must be a leader in building a society where people with neurodiversity can flourish
Dr Jim Crabb – consultant psychiatrist and policy lead for the RCPsych in Scotland – writes for The Herald on why we have a framework and evidence to support the view that Scotland can lead the way in supporting autistic people and those with ADHD.
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MSPs from across political spectrum welcome neurodevelopment report and call for urgent action
MSPs from across Scotland’s political spectrum have voiced strong support for the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland’s paper on neurodevelopmental conditions.
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Scottish mental health treatment target met for young people - but more than 100 waiting a year
The Scottish Government has hit its children’s mental health waiting times target consistently in 2025, but more than 100 patients are still waiting after a year, figures show.
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NHS Lanarkshire first NHS service in Scotland to be awarded Autism Accredited Specialist Award
The Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland would like to congratulate NHS Lanarkshire on being awarded an Autism Accredited Specialist Award – for its Tertiary Eating Disorders Service (TESS).
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Leading Scottish CAMHS psychiatrist presented with prestigious President’s Medal
One of Scotland’s leading CAMHS clinicians has received a distinguished President’s Medal from the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
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Scottish mental health campaigner shortlisted for top RCPsych award
A Scottish mental health campaigner who has lived experience of schizophrenia has been shortlisted for a top RCPsych award.
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Scotland’s mental health emergency demands urgent action after latest Scottish Health Survey is published
Scotland’s mental health emergency demands urgent action the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland said today, after the latest Scottish Health Survey was published.
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ADHD and autism waiting lists hit crisis point as psychiatrists demand urgent national plan
Scotland is facing a “system-wide crisis” when it comes to support for people with conditions such as ADHD and autism, psychiatrists have warned.
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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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RCPsych in Scotland welcomes funding in the Scottish Budget for people with neurodivergent conditions
Scotland’s leading psychiatrists have welcomed a funding announcement for those with neurodivergent conditions – which includes autistic people and those with ADHD.
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Why Scotland must be a leader in building a society where people with neurodiversity can flourish
Dr Jim Crabb – consultant psychiatrist and policy lead for the RCPsych in Scotland – writes for The Herald on why we have a framework and evidence to support the view that Scotland can lead the way in supporting autistic people and those with ADHD.
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MSPs from across political spectrum welcome neurodevelopment report and call for urgent action
MSPs from across Scotland’s political spectrum have voiced strong support for the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland’s paper on neurodevelopmental conditions.
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Scottish mental health treatment target met for young people - but more than 100 waiting a year
The Scottish Government has hit its children’s mental health waiting times target consistently in 2025, but more than 100 patients are still waiting after a year, figures show.
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NHS Lanarkshire first NHS service in Scotland to be awarded Autism Accredited Specialist Award
The Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland would like to congratulate NHS Lanarkshire on being awarded an Autism Accredited Specialist Award – for its Tertiary Eating Disorders Service (TESS).
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Leading Scottish CAMHS psychiatrist presented with prestigious President’s Medal
One of Scotland’s leading CAMHS clinicians has received a distinguished President’s Medal from the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
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Scottish mental health campaigner shortlisted for top RCPsych award
A Scottish mental health campaigner who has lived experience of schizophrenia has been shortlisted for a top RCPsych award.
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Scotland’s mental health emergency demands urgent action after latest Scottish Health Survey is published
Scotland’s mental health emergency demands urgent action the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland said today, after the latest Scottish Health Survey was published.
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ADHD and autism waiting lists hit crisis point as psychiatrists demand urgent national plan
Scotland is facing a “system-wide crisis” when it comes to support for people with conditions such as ADHD and autism, psychiatrists have warned.
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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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