PFA Scotland statement from Fraser Wishart on Rico Quitongo's unsuccessful racial discrimination claim - full statement from Fraser and Rico here ➡️pfascotland.co.uk/pfa-scotland-s…

Following our recent statement urging action on the cost-of-living crisis in Scotland, including a call to publish a Health Impact Assessment, FPH are pleased to see this from Public Health Scotland. Read our full call to action here: fph.org.uk/media/3627/sco…

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📢ICYMI (and please RT!) #SNAP2 is launched TODAY. 54 practical actions to help make #HumanRights real in everyday life in Scotland. snaprights.info

#OTD 51 years ago, trade unionist Jimmy Reid stood up in the Bute Hall of Glasgow University, having been elected by the students as their new rector. The speech he delivered - without notes - is as profound now as it was then.

Great story that shows it is not just about ‘being tough on crime’ that works, but understanding the causes, essentially a public health approach.

I have a challenge for Glasgow City Council, let's call it The Banksy Challenge. Cllr Lana Reid-McConnell Cllr Ruairi Kelly Cllr AnnetteChristie Cllr Christy Mearns Susan Aitken Glasgow City Centre Strategy The Centre for Civic Innovation

Wee bit of Sunday evening personal news: pleased to say I’ll be joining SAMH as head of public affairs and comms next month. Lots to do in the world of mental health services, policy and law reform, and I’m excited to get started.

Some great opportunities to join us at PHS working across a range of priority areas to improve public health, including my amazing diet, physical activity and healthy weight team. Please share with anyone who might be interested.

A very nuanced explanation of all the funding challenges facing CLWs. On the PCIF: “The allocation is made on a population basis, not on the basis of need. Yet it is within our more deprived communities that health needs and health inequalities are greatest.” Worth a read 👇

A positive and productive meeting of our NSPAG today with the owners and key leaders of Scotland’s Suicide Prevention Strategy. We share determination to save lives from being lost and blighted and to tackle the inequalities which increase risk. #CreatingHopeTogether

We are delighted that the Scottish Government has now allocated funding to secure Community Link Workers in Glasgow for the next three years.☀️ Congratulations to all those who campaigned to protect these valued roles.

So happy to be able to write about something I feel passionate about - inter-professional working. When we recognise the strengths of every profession working in the perinatal period & work together, we can do so much to support the mental health of all those we care for #WMMHD