Important step in £60 million school counselling programme News Published 27 Nov 2019 We’re pleased to have played a key role campaigning for and advising the Scottish Government on this investment
Help us shape Scotland’s Mental and Wellbeing Strategy BACP’s Four Nations Lead, Steve Mulligan, sets out the work we're doing to influence the refresh of the ten year Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy. BACP policy blogs
Children, young people and families Promoting the importance of early intervention and access to timely psychological therapies for children, young people and families is a priority for BACP.
News and resources Journals Published 23 Nov 2022 A summary of current issues and opportunities in our sector. University and College Counselling, November 2022
Crucial next stage in £20 million investment in college and university counsellors News Published 5 Nov 2019 Investment followed intensive campaigning by BACP and our partners
Scottish Budget brings mixed blessings News Published 6 Dec 2024 Our thoughts following the announcement of the Scottish Government's draft budget for 2025-26
BACP gives evidence to Scottish commission into young people's services News Published 10 Dec 2018 Youth Commission on Mental Health Services held a symposium in Edinburgh
We welcome further Scottish Government investment in psychological therapies News Published 24 Nov 2021 Scotland’s Mental Wellbeing Minister announces £4 million additional investment in staffing
Congratulations to the winners of our 2024 BACP new researcher award News Published 17 May 2024 Fabienne dos Santos Sousa, Annabella Feeny and Pierre Musa (Musa) Halime Wessel won the award for their study into Scottish university and college counselling services.
Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health - 'State of Child Health: One year on' News Published 23 Jan 2018 Dr Andrew Reeves responds to the 'State of Child Health: One year on' scorecards published by Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.