04/05/21 This month a new overdose awareness and naloxone poster campaign launched in various cities throughout the UK. Naloxone is
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Overdose awareness and naloxone posters go live in Scotland
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22 Apr
Scottish Drugs Forum Launch Manifesto
22nd April 2021 Scottish Drugs Forum has today published Drugs: Policy and Aims – A Manifesto for Scotland. The manifesto
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New e-learning course and booklet on hepatitis B in Scotland dedicated to raising awareness
30th March 2021 A new, free to access e-learning course on hepatitis B in Scotland and a Living with hepatitis B booklet
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Progress on Medication Assisted Treatment Standards
29th March 2021 A new interim report has been released which provides an update on the work of the Medication
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Parliament draws a line under Scotland’s drug strategy past as Minister clarifies national mission
22nd March 2020 Scotland’s Drug Policy Minister Angela Constance led a debate in The Parliament on 18 March proposing that
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We’re hiring – Communications Assistant
16th March 2021 This position is full-time (based on 35 hours per week) and is fixed-term for 1 year. Scottish
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New Minister For Drugs Policy reveals plans for Implementation Group
For the first time, Minister for Drugs Policy, Angela Constance, has publicly confirmed her plan to convene an implementation group
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Police Scotland officers administer naloxone for first time in pilot project
12th March 2021 Police Scotland officers have administered naloxone for the first time, within two hours of receiving training in
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People with experience of substance use problems offered first step towards a career in social care
10th March 2021 Scottish Drugs Forum are delighted to announce that we are now taking applications for our two life-changing
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Could your organisation benefit from work-based qualifications?
9th March 2021 Scottish Drugs Forum are seeking the views of employers and service managers via a brief survey to
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