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Scotland's new suicide prevention action plan published

By Liz Wells 23 January 2026

A new national action plan setting out Scotland’s priorities for suicide prevention over the next three years has been backed by an increased budget of at least £3m in 2026-27.

MENTAL HEALTH

NHS 'falling short' on autism and ADHD, admits Streeting

By Lee Peart 23 January 2026

Health and social care secretary Wes Streeting has admitted the NHS is ‘falling short’ on meeting demand for adult autism and ADHD diagnosis.

MENTAL HEALTH

Online therapies recommended for eating disorders

By Lee Peart 22 January 2026

Online therapies have been recognised as interim support for people with eating disorders while on waiting lists for specialist NHS treatment.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

EXCLUSIVE: Government fails on mental health funding pledge

By Dan Peters 21 January 2026

The Government has failed to directly fund a pledge to give 60% of pupils access to a mental health support team (MHST) by March, it has emerged.

DIGITAL

Therapy app helps children manage anxiety

By Liz Wells 09 January 2026

The potential of digital therapeutics to tackle the growing demand for children’s mental health services has been underlined by a new study.

PREVENTION

Sport England funds mental health fitness equipment

By Lee Peart 06 January 2026

Fitness equipment for mental health patients at Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust has been funded by a £11k Sport England grant.

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BREAKING NEWS: Mental Health Bill receives Royal Assent

By Lee Peart 18 December 2025

The granting of Royal Assent for the Mental Health Bill has been hailed as an ‘important and long overdue step forward’.

MENTAL HEALTH

Public inquiry launched into patient deaths at mental health trust

By Lee Peart 12 December 2025

A public inquiry into patient deaths at Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust has been announced by health and social care secretary Wes Streeting.

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