Dr Richard Simpson
@docrjs.bsky.social
Retired GP and Psychiatrist. Ex Member and Minister in scottish Parliament current Hon Professor St Andrews medical School and Stirling University health faculty
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In many health boards covering almost a third of Scotland's adult population, the NHS does not offer adult neurodevelopmental assessments. That makes it difficult for people to get the support they need. I asked the government to act more urgently to solve the problem.
December 18, 2025 at 10:01 AM
In many health boards covering almost a third of Scotland's adult population, the NHS does not offer adult neurodevelopmental assessments. That makes it difficult for people to get the support they need. I asked the government to act more urgently to solve the problem.
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The risk of strikes in Scotland's schools remains after teachers' unions said that the education secretary's latest proposals do not adequately address their dispute on reducing teacher class contact time. I questioned the education secretary on what she is going to do to resolve the dispute.
December 18, 2025 at 11:04 AM
The risk of strikes in Scotland's schools remains after teachers' unions said that the education secretary's latest proposals do not adequately address their dispute on reducing teacher class contact time. I questioned the education secretary on what she is going to do to resolve the dispute.
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“You learn much more from the young people than they do from you.” Eminent psychiatrist Sir Robin Murray discusses being a mentor – just one aspect of his terrific interview, which covers his career highlights, barriers he faced & what he’s relishing tackling next.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...
Thrive in Psychiatry podcasts
Catch up with the podcasts produced for the College's 2025 campaign Thrive in Psychiatry, to help more psychiatrists stay and thrive in the profession.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk
December 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM
“You learn much more from the young people than they do from you.” Eminent psychiatrist Sir Robin Murray discusses being a mentor – just one aspect of his terrific interview, which covers his career highlights, barriers he faced & what he’s relishing tackling next.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...
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“GB News Accused of ‘Circling the Wagons’ to Downplay Nigel Farage Racism Scandal Engulfing Their Star Presenter.
The Reform UK leader is being paid hundreds of thousands of pounds to present shows on the channel”
No surprises there
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/05/g...
The Reform UK leader is being paid hundreds of thousands of pounds to present shows on the channel”
No surprises there
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/05/g...
December 8, 2025 at 2:27 PM
“GB News Accused of ‘Circling the Wagons’ to Downplay Nigel Farage Racism Scandal Engulfing Their Star Presenter.
The Reform UK leader is being paid hundreds of thousands of pounds to present shows on the channel”
No surprises there
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/05/g...
The Reform UK leader is being paid hundreds of thousands of pounds to present shows on the channel”
No surprises there
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/05/g...
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‘Zombie’ electricity projects in Britain face axe to ease quicker grid connections www.theguardian.com/business/202...
‘Zombie’ electricity projects in Britain face axe to ease quicker grid connections
Backlog delaying ‘shovel-ready’ ventures will be cleared with aim of building virtually zero-carbon power system by 2030
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:08 AM
‘Zombie’ electricity projects in Britain face axe to ease quicker grid connections www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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For the first time in 25 years, child mortality rates for preventable diseases are projected to increase, after having declined for 25 years
time.com/7338791/chil...
time.com/7338791/chil...
For the First Time This Century, Child Mortality Is Likely to Rise
The latest report from the Gates Foundation predicts an alarming trend for the health of children around the world.
time.com
December 7, 2025 at 5:56 PM
For the first time in 25 years, child mortality rates for preventable diseases are projected to increase, after having declined for 25 years
time.com/7338791/chil...
time.com/7338791/chil...
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Exclusive: Farage reported to police over ‘election fraud’
Former campaign team member’s claim of overspending in Clacton is rejected by Reform UK
www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/202...
Former campaign team member’s claim of overspending in Clacton is rejected by Reform UK
www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/202...
December 8, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Exclusive: Farage reported to police over ‘election fraud’
Former campaign team member’s claim of overspending in Clacton is rejected by Reform UK
www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/202...
Former campaign team member’s claim of overspending in Clacton is rejected by Reform UK
www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/202...
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Reform UK denies allegations Nigel Farage falsified election expenses after complaint to police
#Nigelfarage
Real shock Farage is a corrupt ,entitled multi millionaire bigot. Who knew ?
Took more expenses from EU than anyone else ,guy wants to REDUCE min wage
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#Nigelfarage
Real shock Farage is a corrupt ,entitled multi millionaire bigot. Who knew ?
Took more expenses from EU than anyone else ,guy wants to REDUCE min wage
opr.news/6822d0b72512...
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Reform UK denies allegations Nigel Farage falsified election expenses after complaint to police
Documents have been submitted to the Metropolitan Police about the party's spending in Clacton
Trending on GB News
Reform UK has denied claims Nigel Farage falsely reported local campaign expenses a...
opr.news
December 7, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Reform UK denies allegations Nigel Farage falsified election expenses after complaint to police
#Nigelfarage
Real shock Farage is a corrupt ,entitled multi millionaire bigot. Who knew ?
Took more expenses from EU than anyone else ,guy wants to REDUCE min wage
opr.news/6822d0b72512...
opr.as/share
#Nigelfarage
Real shock Farage is a corrupt ,entitled multi millionaire bigot. Who knew ?
Took more expenses from EU than anyone else ,guy wants to REDUCE min wage
opr.news/6822d0b72512...
opr.as/share
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Scotland’s Conversation Café model is changing how future doctors understand addiction.
💬 Guided discussions with people in recovery
👂 Real stories, real impact
📚 89% of students rated it 10/10 for usefulness
It’s time to scale this across all medical schools.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1Go...
💬 Guided discussions with people in recovery
👂 Real stories, real impact
📚 89% of students rated it 10/10 for usefulness
It’s time to scale this across all medical schools.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1Go...
Humanising Healthcare Conversation Cafe
YouTube video by Humanising Healthcare
www.youtube.com
December 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Scotland’s Conversation Café model is changing how future doctors understand addiction.
💬 Guided discussions with people in recovery
👂 Real stories, real impact
📚 89% of students rated it 10/10 for usefulness
It’s time to scale this across all medical schools.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1Go...
💬 Guided discussions with people in recovery
👂 Real stories, real impact
📚 89% of students rated it 10/10 for usefulness
It’s time to scale this across all medical schools.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1Go...
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Nice to read this in the British Journal of Medical Practice - thanks @gentlemedic.bsky.social for incl. in your six books this festive season bjgplife.com/6books/
December 8, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Nice to read this in the British Journal of Medical Practice - thanks @gentlemedic.bsky.social for incl. in your six books this festive season bjgplife.com/6books/
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Keir Starmer wants Angela Rayner to return to cabinet: “Yes. She’s hugely talented”
He told @rachelsylvester.bsky.social: “Yes, of course I do. I was really sad we lost her. As I said to her at the time, she’s going to be a major voice in the Labour movement” www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
He told @rachelsylvester.bsky.social: “Yes, of course I do. I was really sad we lost her. As I said to her at the time, she’s going to be a major voice in the Labour movement” www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Keir Starmer says ‘hugely talented’ Angela Rayner will return to cabinet
PM gives clearest indication yet of comeback, calling former deputy ‘the best social mobility story’ the country has seen
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Keir Starmer wants Angela Rayner to return to cabinet: “Yes. She’s hugely talented”
He told @rachelsylvester.bsky.social: “Yes, of course I do. I was really sad we lost her. As I said to her at the time, she’s going to be a major voice in the Labour movement” www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
He told @rachelsylvester.bsky.social: “Yes, of course I do. I was really sad we lost her. As I said to her at the time, she’s going to be a major voice in the Labour movement” www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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And here's what Labour's obesity tsar actually wrote, lest you are tempted to believe the Daily Mail headline:
December 8, 2025 at 4:07 PM
And here's what Labour's obesity tsar actually wrote, lest you are tempted to believe the Daily Mail headline:
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URGENT! Super-cheap Easyjet flights for autumn and winter 2026/27 are due to land early tomorrow (tue) morning, here's full info on how to snag the cheapest prices (you need be quick) and check if they're a good deal... www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2025/12...
December 8, 2025 at 5:03 PM
URGENT! Super-cheap Easyjet flights for autumn and winter 2026/27 are due to land early tomorrow (tue) morning, here's full info on how to snag the cheapest prices (you need be quick) and check if they're a good deal... www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2025/12...
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Amazon announced 14,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $40M last year.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
November 15, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Amazon announced 14,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $40M last year.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
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“It is far too easy for the true owners of property to hide behind secret trusts and offshore structures.”
Our latest investigation shows how an oligarch praised by Putin controls UK property, including in Scotland’s biggest town
www.theferret.scot/r...
Our latest investigation shows how an oligarch praised by Putin controls UK property, including in Scotland’s biggest town
www.theferret.scot/r...
www.theferret.scot
https://www.theferret.scot/russian-oligarch-paisley/
www.theferret.scot
November 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
“It is far too easy for the true owners of property to hide behind secret trusts and offshore structures.”
Our latest investigation shows how an oligarch praised by Putin controls UK property, including in Scotland’s biggest town
www.theferret.scot/r...
Our latest investigation shows how an oligarch praised by Putin controls UK property, including in Scotland’s biggest town
www.theferret.scot/r...
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I'm getting reports that a firm is cold calling people "offering grants for renewables and quoting that MARTIN LEWIS had encouraged people to engage with the company."
The call is UTTER BOLLOCKS! This is not true. Don't trust them. Politely disengage and don't speak to them.
The call is UTTER BOLLOCKS! This is not true. Don't trust them. Politely disengage and don't speak to them.
November 13, 2025 at 8:48 PM
I'm getting reports that a firm is cold calling people "offering grants for renewables and quoting that MARTIN LEWIS had encouraged people to engage with the company."
The call is UTTER BOLLOCKS! This is not true. Don't trust them. Politely disengage and don't speak to them.
The call is UTTER BOLLOCKS! This is not true. Don't trust them. Politely disengage and don't speak to them.
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Fiscal creep has been an amazingly easy way for recent Governments to raise tax without anyone noticing.
Here's the higher rate tax band since 1990.
It rose faster than inflation from 1994 to 2009. Then began a steep decline - with many more people paying higher rate.
Here's the higher rate tax band since 1990.
It rose faster than inflation from 1994 to 2009. Then began a steep decline - with many more people paying higher rate.
November 14, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Fiscal creep has been an amazingly easy way for recent Governments to raise tax without anyone noticing.
Here's the higher rate tax band since 1990.
It rose faster than inflation from 1994 to 2009. Then began a steep decline - with many more people paying higher rate.
Here's the higher rate tax band since 1990.
It rose faster than inflation from 1994 to 2009. Then began a steep decline - with many more people paying higher rate.
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There was absolutely NOTHING in the Chancellors press conference to suggest income tax was going up.
That was the media.
Again.
Going into it believing it was going up a coming out of it repeating the claim.
I never thought it was going up before & didn't think it after.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
That was the media.
Again.
Going into it believing it was going up a coming out of it repeating the claim.
I never thought it was going up before & didn't think it after.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 10:33 AM
There was absolutely NOTHING in the Chancellors press conference to suggest income tax was going up.
That was the media.
Again.
Going into it believing it was going up a coming out of it repeating the claim.
I never thought it was going up before & didn't think it after.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
That was the media.
Again.
Going into it believing it was going up a coming out of it repeating the claim.
I never thought it was going up before & didn't think it after.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
It would be sad if the continued failure of the SNP was ensured by another win
Base on false Indy information for the cult
Base on false Indy information for the cult
"The SNP’s election pitch seems to be yes, we have a record of failure, but we are the least bad option. And for many voters that might just be enough," writes @chrismarshll.bsky.social www.holyrood.com/comment/view...
After nearly two decades in power, the SNP has embraced 'project fear'
The party which once decried ‘project fear’ during the independence referendum is now employing the same tactic to maint...
www.holyrood.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:43 PM
It would be sad if the continued failure of the SNP was ensured by another win
Base on false Indy information for the cult
Base on false Indy information for the cult
On holiday recently i binge read most of Val McDermid’s Kate Brannigan PI series they were great fun. Even better than V.I. Warshawski series from Sara Paretsky with
greater complexity and depth
Perfect lighter holiday reading
greater complexity and depth
Perfect lighter holiday reading
November 14, 2025 at 6:41 PM
On holiday recently i binge read most of Val McDermid’s Kate Brannigan PI series they were great fun. Even better than V.I. Warshawski series from Sara Paretsky with
greater complexity and depth
Perfect lighter holiday reading
greater complexity and depth
Perfect lighter holiday reading
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To mark Family Business Week at the end of the month, I want to award local family businesses doing good in our communities.
Do you know a family business dedicated to our community?
🏆 Nominate them today:
👉 www.chriskane.net/superstar
Do you know a family business dedicated to our community?
🏆 Nominate them today:
👉 www.chriskane.net/superstar
November 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
To mark Family Business Week at the end of the month, I want to award local family businesses doing good in our communities.
Do you know a family business dedicated to our community?
🏆 Nominate them today:
👉 www.chriskane.net/superstar
Do you know a family business dedicated to our community?
🏆 Nominate them today:
👉 www.chriskane.net/superstar
I dont remember you welcoming the big increase in minimum wage for 21-25 year olds
If you did please repeat
If you did please repeat
Why should workers under 18 be paid different rates to do the same job? Young people don’t get a discount on their rent or their food bills ⬇️
November 13, 2025 at 10:59 AM
I dont remember you welcoming the big increase in minimum wage for 21-25 year olds
If you did please repeat
If you did please repeat
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Lower wages reducing impact of Scottish taxation, Audit Scotland finds www.holyrood.com/news/view,lo...
Lower wages reducing impact of Scottish taxation, Audit Scotland finds
Auditor General calls for transparency over impact of tax choices
www.holyrood.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Lower wages reducing impact of Scottish taxation, Audit Scotland finds www.holyrood.com/news/view,lo...
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£33 billion investment plan from SSE is a huge vote of confidence in our clean power mission.
Helping transform our electricity transmission network to connect clean homegrown power to where it's needed and supporting jobs in this booming sector.
www.sse.com/news-and-vie...
Helping transform our electricity transmission network to connect clean homegrown power to where it's needed and supporting jobs in this booming sector.
www.sse.com/news-and-vie...
SSE unveils £33bn investment plan to unlock clean, secure, affordable energy and support economic growth
SSE plc has announced a £33bn fully-funded five-year investment programme, to transform the UK’s electricity infrastructure and deliver long-term benefits for society.
www.sse.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:24 PM
£33 billion investment plan from SSE is a huge vote of confidence in our clean power mission.
Helping transform our electricity transmission network to connect clean homegrown power to where it's needed and supporting jobs in this booming sector.
www.sse.com/news-and-vie...
Helping transform our electricity transmission network to connect clean homegrown power to where it's needed and supporting jobs in this booming sector.
www.sse.com/news-and-vie...
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Jeffrey Epstein: Donald Trump “Knew about the girls”
November 12, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Jeffrey Epstein: Donald Trump “Knew about the girls”