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Leading Scottish psychiatrist given lifetime achievement award
A top Aberdeen psychiatrist has received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his work in significantly improving patient care.
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New report outlines impact of drug deaths on families and children in Scotland
A new report by Public Health Scotland has highlighted the impact of drug deaths on children and families.
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Cost of temporary psychiatrists soars as doctor numbers fall
The cost of bringing in locum psychiatrists on emergency contracts to treat mental health patients in Scotland has soared - according to new figures from BBC Scotland and The Guardian.
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New strategy on self-harm backed by the Liaison Faculty in Scotland
A new strategy which focuses on supporting people who self-harm has been backed by the Liaison Faculty in Scotland.
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College comments on alcohol campaigners call for bespoke service for repeat admissions
Alcohol campaigners have called for a dedicated service to aid the recovery of people frequently admitted to hospital due to addiction.
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College responds to latest A&E drugs statistics
The number of people attending Scotland’s emergency departments because of drugs over a three-month period increased by 13% compared to the same time last year, new figures have shown.
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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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Statement on latest Scottish CAMHS waiting times
Ahead of the Scottish Budget - RCPsych in Scotland is calling on the Scottish Government to keep their own promise to commit 10% of the total NHS spend towards mental health and 1% for CAMHS.
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New poll reveals most Scots still think there is stigmatisation around severe mental illness
A YouGov poll of 1067 people from across Scotland, revealed three quarters (72%) think there is a problem with stigmatisation of severe mental illness (SMI).
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Drug and drink deaths in Scotland still among Europe’s worst despite new funding
A national mission on drug deaths was announced in 2021 and last year spending increased to £161.1 million – more than double the figure from 2014.
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Leading Scottish psychiatrist given lifetime achievement award
A top Aberdeen psychiatrist has received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his work in significantly improving patient care.
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