A tribute to Garry Thomson
The whole team at SDF were extremely saddened to hear of the recent passing of one of our…
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Holiday Service Details and Opening Times
13th December 2022 National Out of Hours Support Helplines: Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs – 08080101011 …
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…
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…