Read More 1 minute read SDF News SDF CEO thanks Angela Constance as SDF welcome new minister Elena Whitham 30 March 2023 As a result of a series of Cabinet and ministerial changes, Elena Whitham has been… byLisa MacleanMarch 30, 2023
Read More 2 minute read SDF News New AWTP funding welcomed along with Government investment 17 January 2022 The Scottish Government has announced new funding for each of the next three years in… byLisa MacleanJanuary 17, 2023
Read More 3 minute read SDF News People with lived experience of drug and alcohol problems complete supported employment programme and go on to work in services 11 October 2022 On Wednesday 28th September, 35 graduates from Scottish Drugs Forum’s award-winning Addiction and Recovery Worker… byLisa MacleanOctober 11, 2022
Read More 2 minute read News 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… byLisa MacleanJune 24, 2022
Read More 2 minute read SDF News Edinburgh Cabbies to Carry Naloxone 24 May 2022 Cab drivers for Edinburgh’s Central Taxis have agreed to carry naloxone as part of a… byLisa MacleanMay 24, 2022
Read More 2 minute read SDF News Glasgow Taxis Supporting #StopTheDeaths 23 February 2022 More than 20 drivers for Glasgow Taxis have applied to receive and carry naloxone as… byLisa MacleanFebruary 23, 2022
Read More 2 minute read News 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… byLisa MacleanFebruary 9, 2022
Read More 2 minute read News Applications open for new Scottish Government funding 1st June 2021 Applications have opened for four funds previously announced by Minister for Drugs Policy, Angela Constance.… byLisa MacleanJune 1, 2021
Read More 1 minute read News Progress on Medication Assisted Treatment Standards 29th March 2021 A new interim report has been released which provides an update on the work of… byLisa MacleanMarch 29, 2021
Read More 2 minute read News 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… byLisa MacleanMarch 22, 2021