30 March 2023 As a result of a series of Cabinet and ministerial changes, Elena Whitham has been appointed to
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SDF CEO thanks Angela Constance as SDF welcome new minister Elena Whitham
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17 Jan
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 response to
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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 Training (AWTP)
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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 and announced
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Edinburgh Cabbies to Carry Naloxone
24 May 2022 Cab drivers for Edinburgh’s Central Taxis have agreed to carry naloxone as part of a campaign to
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Glasgow Taxis Supporting #StopTheDeaths
23 February 2022 More than 20 drivers for Glasgow Taxis have applied to receive and carry naloxone as part of
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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 project funded
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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. The funds
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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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