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Mental healthcare should be an election test not an afterthought, warns Scotland’s top psychiatrist
As voters go to the polls this week, the Chair of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland has said Scotland’s next parliament should be judged on whether it puts mental health front and centre.
Scotland’s Mental Health Hustings 2026
With the Scottish Parliament election rapidly approaching, the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland – in its role as secretariat for Scotland’s Mental Health Partnership (SMHP) – hosted a hustings bringing together leaders from across the political spectrum to discuss mental health care.
New workforce census reveals a quarter of Scotland’s consultant psychiatrist posts not permanently filled
Scotland’s most senior psychiatrists have warned of a “worrying” workforce trend in mental health services, as new data reveals a quarter of consultant posts are not permanently filled.
RCPsych in Scotland comments on latest CAMHS waiting time statistics
New NHS figures in Scotland have revealed 4,000 children and young people are still waiting for mental health treatment.
Discussing rise in neurodevelopmental conditions in Scotland
The vice-chair of RCPsychiS, Dr Pavan Srireddy, has been on BBC Radio Scotland to talk about the sharp rise in diagnoses of autism and ADHD among both children and adults.
RCPsych in Scotland welcomes funding in the Scottish Budget for people with neurodevelopmental conditions
Scotland’s leading psychiatrists have welcomed a funding announcement for those with neurodevelopmental conditions – which includes autistic people and those with ADHD.
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.
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.
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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RCPsych in Scotland comments on NHS Costs Book data
The Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland have responded to Public Health Scotland's publication of the Costs Book data for the 2024-25 financial year which provides a national overview of how resources are spent across NHS Scotland.
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RCPsych in Scotland secures significant media coverage for its report into Scotland’s fragmented health and social care system
Our recent report attracted extensive media attention, with coverage across print, broadcast and online channels.
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Urgent inquiry required as decade of fragmentation in Scotland’s mental health services impacting patient safety, says RCPsychiS
Today, the College in Scotland published a new report highlighting serious concerns about Scotland’s integrated health and social care system.
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New referral data highlights need for better joined-up care for children and young people, says RCPsych in Scotland
Dr Laura Sutherland, Vice-Chair of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland’s Child and Adolescent Faculty, responds to new figures on the number of referrals not accepted by CAMHS.
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Mental healthcare should be an election test not an afterthought, warns Scotland’s top psychiatrist
As voters go to the polls this week, the Chair of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland has said Scotland’s next parliament should be judged on whether it puts mental health front and centre.
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Psychiatrists in Scotland oppose Assisted Dying Bill after safeguards removed
The Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland has moved to oppose the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill following the removal of Section 18 at Stage 3.
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Scotland’s Mental Health Hustings 2026
With the Scottish Parliament election rapidly approaching, the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland – in its role as secretariat for Scotland’s Mental Health Partnership (SMHP) – hosted a hustings bringing together leaders from across the political spectrum to discuss mental health care.
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New workforce census reveals a quarter of Scotland’s consultant psychiatrist posts not permanently filled
Scotland’s most senior psychiatrists have warned of a “worrying” workforce trend in mental health services, as new data reveals a quarter of consultant posts are not permanently filled.
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RCPsych in Scotland comments on latest CAMHS waiting time statistics
New NHS figures in Scotland have revealed 4,000 children and young people are still waiting for mental health treatment.
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RCPsychiS sign consensus statement raising serious concerns over proposed changes to Assisted Dying (Scotland) Bill
RCPsychiS has signed a joint consensus statement warning of their significant concern regarding changes now being proposed to the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill.
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