The latest episode of ‘Drugs Uncut’ – the Scottish Drugs Forum podcast – has been published and is available to
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New Drugs Uncut episode explores whether COVID-19 has prompted real action on homelessness
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02 Jun
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). The intention
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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 looking at
Read More18 May
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 available to
Read More12 May
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. The guidance,
Read More29 Apr
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 COVID-19. The
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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 determined according
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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 available to
Read More22 Apr
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 COVID-19 pandemic
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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, have written
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