Man calls for improved mental health care after brother’s death

Evan Heron died last November, his brother believes the current system is broken for families struggling to keep their loved ones safe

Joined up care for mental health and addiction issues must be made a greater priority – that’s the plea from the brother of a man who died from an overdose, waiting for more support.

His call comes as £65 million is to be channelled towards frontline services to improve immediate help for those dependant on drugs. T

he Scottish Government says its determined to make every penny count.

Gavin Heron from Paisley believes the current system is broken for families struggling to keep their loved ones safe.

Evan died last November.

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