New Drugs Uncut episode explores whether COVID-19 has prompted real action on homelessness
The latest episode of ‘Drugs Uncut’ – the Scottish Drugs Forum podcast – has been published and is…
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Extending the reach of Needle Exchanges through postal delivery
Due to COVID-19, many services across Scotland are trialling a postal mailing service for Injecting Equipment Provision (IEP).…
June 2, 2020
Recognising burnout for Mental Health Awareness Week
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, SDF has released a special bonus episode of the Drugs Uncut podcast…
May 22, 2020
Harm reduction innovations under lockdown discussed in latest Drugs Uncut episode
The latest episode of ‘Drugs Uncut’ – the Scottish Drugs Forum podcast – has been published and is…
May 18, 2020
Updated guidance for contingency planning for services during COVID-19 published
An update to guidance on contingency planning for people who use drugs during the COVID-19 outbreak has been published.…
May 12, 2020
Drugs Deaths Taskforce issues recommendations to mitigate COVID-19 service disruption
The Scottish Government’s Drug Deaths Taskforce has issued 29 recommendations to the public health minister in relation to…
April 29, 2020
COVID-19 tests available for various key workers and other household members in Scotland
A UK Government network of COVID-19 testing facilities for key workers has been established across Scotland, with priority…
April 29, 2020
Latest Drugs Uncut podcast episode focuses on delivering services under ‘lockdown’
The latest episode of ‘Drugs Uncut’ – the Scottish Drugs Forum podcast – has been published and is…
April 24, 2020
Online tool shows COVID-19 service delivery updates for people in Scotland who use drugs
People across Scotland can stay up to date with local drug treatment and pharmacy service changes during the…
April 22, 2020
Minister reacts to cuts to drug and alcohol service provision in response to COVID-19 pandemic
The Scottish Government Minister For Public Health, Joe FitzPatrick, and the Interim Chief Medical Officer, Dr Gregor Smith,…
April 17, 2020