02/09/2026
The Scottish Government has recently published their Programme for Government, outlining their priorities for the next five years.
The government have committed to supporting the expansion of walk-in mental health hubs, including The Nook by SAMH.
Billy Watson, our Chief Exec, said:
"With more than 8,000 visitors in less than a year of operation, The Nook is delivering accessible, effective support to hundreds of people in Glasgow and Aberdeen every week, and is already established as a key element of Scotland’s mental health system.
"With this commitment to investment in The Nook, the Scottish Government is choosing to make longstanding ambitions to prioritise early intervention and prevention, and to shift mental health support to the community, a reality. We look forward to working with the Scottish Government to build the evidence base which demonstrates the effectiveness of the Nook model, improving mental health across our communities and relieving pressure on the NHS.
"We will take some time to consider what else is included in - and missing from - the Programme for Government, and share fuller views in the near future."
