16th March 2021 This position is full-time (based on 35 hours per week) and is fixed-term for 1 year. Scottish
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15 Mar
New Minister For Drugs Policy reveals plans for Implementation Group
For the first time, Minister for Drugs Policy, Angela Constance, has publicly confirmed her plan to convene an implementation group
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Police Scotland officers administer naloxone for first time in pilot project
12th March 2021 Police Scotland officers have administered naloxone for the first time, within two hours of receiving training in
Read More10 Mar
People with experience of substance use problems offered first step towards a career in social care
10th March 2021 Scottish Drugs Forum are delighted to announce that we are now taking applications for our two life-changing
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Could your organisation benefit from work-based qualifications?
9th March 2021 Scottish Drugs Forum are seeking the views of employers and service managers via a brief survey to
Read More09 Feb
‘What’s happening on the streets with benzos?’ – Free e-Learning course aims to upskill workers
9th February 2021 A new, free to access e-learning course on the use of benzodiazepines in Scotland has been launched
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Consultation open for updated Injecting Equipment Provision (IEP) Guidance for Scotland
The Scottish Injecting Equipment Provision (IEP) Guidance for services that provide people who use drugs with harm reduction equipment and
Read More29 Jan
A Slow Train Comin’ – changing attitudes on drug-related deaths
Last week, the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, delivered a statement on drugs policy to the Scottish Parliament where she stated
Read More28 Jan
Free mindfulness and creative writing classes available through new lockdown
Scottish Drugs Forum are delivering free online sessions of mindfulness practice and creative writing for people to provide support and
Read More27 Jan
Voices of people currently receiving medication for their drug problem sought for national study
27th January 2021 The voices and opinions of people who are receiving medication for their drug problem are being sought
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