National Records of Scotland confirm almost no change in rate of drug-related deaths
28 July 2022 National Records of Scotland confirm almost no change in rate of drug-related deaths New statistics…
Browsing Category
News
108 posts
Minister sets precedent invoking new powers in response to report on progress on implementation of MAT Standards
24 June 2022 The Minister for Drug Policy, Angela Constance, made a scheduled statement in Parliament yesterday afternoon…
Funding Available for ‘Grassroots’ Non-Profit Organisations
14 April 2022 Small and medium-sized non-profit organisations are being offered support in applying for new funds. SDF’s…
Audit Scotland Insists Clear Plan is Needed to Improve People’s Lives
08 March 2022 Audit Scotland has published an update on drug and alcohol services. The report advocates an…
Police Roll Out Naloxone After Successful Pilot
17 February 2022 Police officers across Scotland will be able to carry and use naloxone and so contribute…
Concern Raised About Hepatitis B Infection in People Who Inject Drugs
10 February 2022 The new Shooting Up report has been published by the UK Government Health Security Agency.…
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to Carry Naloxone
09 February 2022 Firefighters can now volunteer to carry the opiate overdose reversal medication. As part of a…
Remembering David Stuart
20th January 2022 David Stuart the substance use lead at 56 Dean Street, the pioneering sexual health service…
Buildings across Scotland lit up purple for International Overdose Awareness Day 2021
1 September 2021 A number of buildings were lit up last night across Scotland to remember those who…
Government consultation opens to collect views on the expansion of naloxone provision
4th August 2021 An online government consultation has opened to collect views on expanding the use of naloxone.…