Minutes: 16 November 2023

1. Decision on taking business in private:

The Committee agreed to take agenda item 3 in private.

2. Adult mental health:

The Committee took evidence in a roundtable format from—


Mike Burns, Chief Executive, Penumbra Mental Health;

Derek Frew, Temporary Chief Superintendent, Head of Partnerships, Prevention and Community Wellbeing, Police Scotland;

Stephen Low, Policy Officer, UNISON;

Christiana Melam, Chief Executive Officer, National Association of Link Workers;

Anne Rowan, Founder, Chris's House;

Dr Pavan Srireddy, Vice Chair, Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland;

Dr Chris Williams, Deputy Chair, Royal College of General Practitioners Scotland;

3. Adult mental health (In Private):

The Committee considered the evidence heard at agenda item 2.