System Reform

Scotland is experiencing a mental health crisis. Fundamental reform of how we design, resource and deliver mental health care in Scotland is urgently needed.

We’re campaigning for increased and effective mental health investment which supports a shift to early intervention and prevention. We need more community mental health support across the country, with the role of the third sector being key in this. To this end, we have expanded our service offering to include The Nook – a national network of walk-in mental health support hubs that require no appointment and no referral.  

To read more about our work in this area, please see the links below. 

Health and Social Care Committee Pre-budget scrutiny (2026-27)

Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill: consultation – SAMH response

National Care Service (Scotland) Bill (Stage 2) - SAMH Views

UK General Election July 2024 - SAMH policy briefing

SAMH response to Health, Social Care and Sport Committee: Pre-budget Scrutiny 2024-25

SAMH response to Scottish Government Mental Health Strategy Consultation

SAMH response to consultation on a new Suicide Prevention Strategy and Action Plan for Scotland

Response to Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee Suicide Prevention Strategy