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
Tag: Scottish Government
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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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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Glasgow Taxis Supporting #StopTheDeaths
23 February 2022 More than 20 drivers for Glasgow Taxis have applied to receive and carry naloxone as part of
Read More09 Feb
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
Read More28 Jan
“The support from Glasgow Taxis to take this initiative forward has been extremely positive” – New taxi initiative promotes naloxone and challenges stigma
28 January 2022 A new taxi will promote overdose awareness and the supply, carriage, and use of naloxone as it
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Right to Recovery: Joint Statement Response
13th January 2022 Organisations release joint statement in opposition to proposed bill SDF and six other organisations have released
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How to Save a Life – campaign toolkit
21st September 2021 Scottish Drugs Forum has now launched the How to Save a Life campaign toolkit. The kit features
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SDF and Government launch national campaign to help save lives
31 August 2021 A nationwide marketing campaign to raise public awareness of the signs of a drug overdose and the
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Scottish Government outline £50m investment
24/6/2021 The Scottish Government have given initial outlines of the allocation of the announced £50 million investment: – £13.5
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