EQUALITY of access to mental health services for refugees and asylum seekers is essential in preventing wellbeing crises, the Scottish Greens have said.
Scottish Greens MSP Maggie Chapman has taken the issue to the Scottish minister for mental wellbeing and social care, Kevin Stewart, following a paper that highlighted avoidable failings in the provision of care to New Scots.
The final report of the Independent Commission of Inquiry into Asylum Provision in Scotland, by Helena Kennedy KC, made recommendations for both the UK Government and the Scottish Government.
