Ten-minute naloxone training could save lives
To mark International Overdose Awareness Day, commuters at Edinburgh Waverley Station can get free naloxone training and kits People in Edinburgh can learn how…
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Patient brokering services
‘Patient brokering’ in the rehabilitation sector refers to the practice of third parties managing or directing people to specific treatment…
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…
Should Edinburgh have a safer drug consumption facility?
Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership’s consultation is open until 1 July In our manifesto, we set out our ambition for national network…
BUZZ magazine – issue #3 out now!
From Hannah Westwater, Buzz editor The third issue of Buzz, Scotland’s independent magazine by and for people who use drugs, is…
BUZZ Magazine – issue #2 out now!
The second issue of Buzz, Scotland’s independent magazine by and for people who use drugs, launches today. Our cover story…
RADAR Report
Today, Public Health Scotland has published its Rapid Action Drug Alerts and Response (RADAR) quarterly report. It finds…