The Scottish Government & COSLA have jointly published the Mental Health & Wellbeing Delivery Plan 2023-25. This follows the publication of the Mental Health & Wellbeing Strategy in June and describes the work they will undertake to improve mental health for everyone in Scotland. The Delivery Plan focuses on nine outcomes describing the differences or …
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Scotland’s Self-Harm Strategy & Action Plan
A new strategy, developed jointly between the Scottish Government and COSLA focused on supporting people who self-harm has launched, backed by an investment from the Scottish Government of £1.5 million. The strategy, informed by people with lived experience – is believed to be the first of its kind in the world. It includes a three-year …
Student Poverty within Student Mental Health Agreements
In recent years we’ve seen an increase in student poverty work being included in Student Mental Health Agreements. At this month’s The Forum meeting, those leading on SMHA work across Scotland’s colleges, universities and students associations attended to look at the research available and to share the work they are taking forward to support their …
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Student Mental Health & Wellbeing Transition Fund Guidance
The Scottish Funding Council (SFC) have published guidance on the Student Mental Health & Wellbeing Transition Fund which outlines the purpose, conditions, allocation and acceptance of this funding. This guidance was shared with principals/directors of Scotland’s colleges and universities. The aim of this one-year Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Transition Fund is to provide financial …