People who are homeless and at risk of HIV supported with UK-first mobile PrEP initiative
23rd February 2021 A team of sexual health nurses have been taking their service to the streets of…
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People who volunteer in services in Scotland needed for short online survey
19th February 2021 Russell Webster and Revolving Doors Agency are seeking to conduct the largest ever survey of…
February 19, 2021
Applications for funding opens for grassroots, community and residential organisations
15th February 2021 Applications are now being accepted for two new Scottish Government funds, worth £1 million each,…
February 15, 2021
Delicate balance needed to maximise opioid substitution treatment
12th February 2021 Opioid substitution treatment (OST) is a key evidence-based tool used to manage opioid dependence and…
February 12, 2021
‘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…
February 9, 2021
£3 million funding allocated to Alcohol and Drug Partnerships for immediate action
Clarity on additional funding has been provided by the Scottish Government to Alcohol and Drug Partnerships and Health…
February 4, 2021
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…
February 4, 2021
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…
January 29, 2021
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…
January 28, 2021
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…
January 27, 2021