Gavin Newlands, SNP MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire North, has used part of his Easter recess to meet with the staff at RAMH (Recovery Across Mental Health), in Paisley. Mr Newlands recently met with Stephen McLellan from RAMH to find out more about their latest work to support people with a mental illness, and also to congratulate them on recently being named as ‘Employer of the Year’ at the Provost’s Community Awards. Gavin Newlands, SNP MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire Nort

Gavin Newlands, SNP MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire North, has said we should take steps to support ourselves, and friends or family members who suffer from mental health problems during the festive season as research shows a third of people are too embarrassed to admit they feel lonely at Christmas, and a quarter of people feel unable to ask for help when struggling emotionally. Mr Newlands has spoken about how the festive season can be a challenging time for people with men

Gavin Newlands, MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire North, has marked World Health Day by stating his support for the Mental Health Strategy launched by the Scottish Government last month – which contains detailed action that will help provide additional support to those suffering from mental health issues. Mental health is a key priority of the Scottish Government – with NHS spending on mental health projected to exceed £1 billion for the first time in 2017-18. The new mental