Registers of Interest

By Hole Ousia May 23, 2023May 23, 2023

Scottish Brain Sciences

A few years ago a senior UK academic in mental health stated gleefully to his colleagues: “It’s boom time in industry!” I was reminded of this statement when reading this … Continue reading Scottish Brain Sciences

By Hole Ousia September 11, 2019February 21, 2023

“Good to have a Government that listens!”

Remarked the Chair of the Scottish Division of the Royal College of Psychiatrists after being greeted by name by reception staff as he arrived at St Andrew’s House. Unfortunately I … Continue reading “Good to have a Government that listens!”

By Hole Ousia April 1, 2019February 17, 2023

Effective healthcare depends on . . .

A few selected quotes from the BMJ, 30 March 2019:

By Hole Ousia April 26, 2018February 3, 2023

‘Listen, let the people petition and be heard’

In September of this year it will be 5 years since I petitioned the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to introduce a Sunshine Act for Scotland. The evidence … Continue reading ‘Listen, let the people petition and be heard’