The Scottish Greens have called for more resources to be targeted at mental health issues as it launched its manifesto for disabled people.

It wants measures taken forward to include education on confidence and coping skills for good mental health early into the school curriculum.

Teachers also must get more training to help build inclusive learning environments for all abilities in schools.

The Greens want more cash available to improve pay and support services for carers.

Maggie Chapman, Scottish Greens Co-convenor and spokesperson on Social Justice, Housing and Welfare said: "Westminster Governments, both Tory and Labour, have singled out disabled people for life-destroying cuts.

“Greens believe that our social security system should be based on the universal principle of human dignity.”

The transition from Disability Living Allowance to Personal Independence Payments has had a “devastating impact” on thousands of disabled people in Scotland the party said.

It calls for all PIP claims to be granted initially to ensure those in need receive immediate support and to reduce the stress of the assessment process by allowing paper, online or telephone applications rather than face-to-face interviews.

Greens say that will also abolish the need for repeat assessments for those with chronic or degenerative illnesses.

Alison Johnstone, Scottish Greens spokesperson on Health, Wellbeing and Sport said:

"As the Disabled Greens’ mini manifesto highlights, everybody who provides the essential assistance that people rely upon through care work deserves equal recognition and support, but as things currently stand, those who care are undervalued and all too often under-paid. Greens want to see increased financial and practical support for carers, to empower more disabled people to live the life they choose to".