The vital contribution of peers in the naloxone supply chain was recently explored at a development day held by the
Read More31 Jul
Importance of peers in naloxone supply highlighted at national practitioner forum
Author: SDF
30 Jul
Research finds majority of Scots support drug consumption rooms
Research has found that the majority of people in Scotland would support the introduction of drug consumption rooms (DCRs). Drug
Read More28 Jul
Hepatitis C treatment is now so easy – Why has it been so difficult for so many people to access and complete treatment?
World Hepatitis Day (WHD) is held every year on the 28th of July. It is a day to re-focus attention
Read More15 Jun
Injecting wound care explored in new SDF e-Learning course
Staff working with people currently injecting drugs should regularly ask ‘how are your sites?’, but what happens when the answer
Read More15 Jun
Opportunity for people with a history of drug or alcohol problems to start career helping others in Highlands and Islands
Scottish Drugs Forum are looking for people who have a history of drug or alcohol problems to take part in
Read More12 Jun
Brand new naloxone window stickers will be popping up across Scotland any day now!
The window clings with the well-known ‘save someone’ logo will be provided to local naloxone leads who will distribute to
Read More02 Jun
Extending the reach of Needle Exchanges through postal delivery
Due to COVID-19, many services across Scotland are trialling a postal mailing service for Injecting Equipment Provision (IEP). The intention
Read More20 May
Blog: Mikk’s Wee Blog – Drug Treatment and Testing Orders
Our Erasmus+ Trainee from Estonia, Mikk Oja, has written a second installment of his ‘Wee Blog’ which contains reflections on
Read More13 May
First Minister urged to give low income families urgent cash boost
An open letter calling for emergency funding to prevent child poverty in Scotland has been submitted to the First Minister.
Read More12 May
Blog: Mikk’s Wee Blog – The importance of Peer Research and asking the right questions
Scottish Drugs Forum were delighted to have an Erasmus+ Trainee from Estonia from October 2019 to March 2020 support and
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