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Working in rural areas

Working in rural areas

The National Rural Mental Health Forum, which was set up and is run by Support in Mind Scotland, has grown to more than 90 membership organisations from the public, private and third sectors. Read more

Published: 25th February, 2019

Updated: 3rd April, 2019

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Influencing policy

Influencing policy

Support in Mind Scotland has an important role in promoting the rights of the people we support, particularly those who are treated under the Mental Health Act, and other related legislation. Read more

Published: 22nd October, 2014

Updated: 3rd April, 2019

Author: Nathalie Cortada

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