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Feb 1, 2023
SPECIFIC TRAINING IN MENTAL HEALTH FOR POLICE OFFICERS
This afternoon I asked Justice Secretary Keith Brown MSP what specific training is provided to help serving police officers deal with...
Jan 7, 2023
Impact of Air Pollution on Mental Health
I asked the Scottish Government about the impact of air pollution on mental health. Click on the photo above to view the exchange.
Dec 1, 2022
Gender Identity and Mental Health Services
Kenneth asked the about Gender Identity and Mental Health Services as he is keen to ensure that any underlying health issues experienced...
Nov 26, 2022
Together Through Tough Times
On Tuesday night, I attended the Scottish Association of Mental Health (SAMH) Together Through Tough Times event at the Scottish...
Jul 13, 2022
958 Mental Health Posts Filled in Scotland
Figures published on Tuesday show that 958 whole time equivalent (WTE) mental health workers have been recruited for deployment to...
Nov 23, 2021
£4 million for Mental Health Recruitment to reduce Waiting Times
An additional £4 million will be invested to help reduce waiting times for adult psychological therapies (PT). The funding will allow...
Jan 28, 2021
Extra £500,000 for Health and Social Care Staff Mental Health Support
An additional £500,000 will be made available to NHS Ayrshire & Arran and other health boards this financial year to provide dedicated...
Jul 20, 2020
24/7 Mental Health Support for Health and Social Care Staff
All health and social care workers in Scotland will now have access to mental health support 24 hours a day, seven days a week through a...
Jun 12, 2020
Plans Progress for Young People's National Facility in North Ayrshire
NHS Ayrshire & Arran (NHSAA) has received approval from the SNP Government on its Outline Business Case (OBC) for a new national facility...
Jun 1, 2020
NHS Scotland to resume Some Suspended, Delayed or Deferred Services
NHS Scotland will begin resuming some services that have been suspended, delayed or deferred due to coronavirus (COVID-19), whilst...
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