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NHS staff in Scotland who have borne the brunt of the pandemic are facing prescription charges and journeys to England for crisis mental health treatment. Health Secretary Humza Yousaf last week announced an £8million package of measures to improve wellbeing, including dedicated services for health and social care staff. NHS staff will have access to a crisis helpline, counselling and rest spaces in hospitals, leading to the eventual creation of a National Wellbeing Programme for NHS staff. The UK government announced similar measures in October last year. The funding, which is an increase of £3million on the previous year, has been described as an important step by doctors leaders. However, questions have been raised after it emerged assessment and treatment will be provided by clinicians and therapists based in England.