30th August 2017
Aberdeenshire leading the way in new recovery model in Scotland
Earlier this year Aberdeenshire Council commissioned a new service for people with mental health problems. Eight months later the service is catching the eye across …
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25th August 2017
Scottish Social Security Bill - The Good and the Bad
The new Scottish Social Security System took a big leap forward with the publication of the Social Security (Scotland) Bill. By Craig Smith, Public Affairs Officer
24th August 2017
SAMH Comment on Self-Directed Support Report
Self-directed support (SDS) is a way of giving people who need social care more control over how the money spent on their care is used. …
21st August 2017
A SAMH thank you
Last month 319 of you took the time to fill out our survey about NHS mental health services. Our Public Affairs Assistant Debbie blogs about …
18th August 2017
Work Able Scotland
As part of our focus on our employment work this week, we hear from Claire Hardie, a SAMH Employment Specialist about Work Able Scotland.
17th August 2017
Supporting people into employment
Sharlene Wyllie is a SAMH Employment Specialist who helps people with mental health problems into work.
14th August 2017
Giving Veterans the tools for employment
As part of our focus on our SAMH employment work this week, we hear from an Employ-Able Employability Advisor helping veterans into work.
10th August 2017
Olympic Hero Freya Ross is our SAMH Stomp Superstar!
Freya Ross, Olympic distance runner has signed up to participate in Scotland’s first ever stadium stair climbing challenge, SAMH Stomp.
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