Re-Solv: Nitrous Oxide Survey and Free Training
SDF’s Workforce Development Programme Manager, Adelle Still, recently met with Diane Thomson from Re-Solv to discuss emerging trends…
Statement in support of Turning Point Scotland
Last week we shared an update on some Turning Point Scotland services in Glasgow. We have now been…
Why language matters: our response to the National Records of Scotland’s terminology change
Last week, the National Records of Scotland announced plans to stop using ‘drug misuse deaths’ in its reporting and use ‘drug use’ instead. We…
SDF stands in solidarity with Turning Point Scotland
Kirsten Horsburgh, Chief Executive Officer at Scottish Drugs Forum, says: “We stand in solidarity with Scottish Drugs Forum member Turning…
RADAR report – statement from SDF
Today, Public Health Scotland has published its Rapid Action Drug Alerts and Response (RADAR) quarterly report, highlighting a changing and increasingly…
Why tackling stigma is everyone’s business
This week, SDF workforce development programme manager Adelle Still attended the launch of the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Tackling Drug Stigma Toolkit. In this…
Ensuring lived and living experience was at the centre of Scotland’s Summit on Drugs Related Harms
Last week, our Chief Executive attended the Public Health Scotland hosted Summit on Drug Related Harms, joining the First Minister, Cabinet Secretary for…
First Minister announces Alcohol and Drug Fund – with specific support for grassroots organisations
The First Minister has launched a £36.9 million alcohol and drug fund to invest in prevention, treatment and recovery across Scotland – and we are providing dedicated support to grassroots…
Read our response to the consultation on proposals for a safer drug consumption facility in Edinburgh
Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership is currently consulting on proposals to open a safer drug consumption facility in the Old Town. SDF strongly…
Maree Todd MSP named Minister for Mental Wellbeing, Public Health, Sport, Alcohol and Drugs
Congratulations to Maree Todd MSP on her ministerial appointment from the team at Scottish Drugs Forum. We hope this continuity in…