SNEWF
The Scottish Needle Exchange Workers' Forum
Supporting workers directly involved in Injecting Equipment Provision (IEP) across Scotland.
The Scottish Needle Exchange Workers Forum (SNEWF) was established by SDF in 1990, and is co-ordintaed by SDF
The SNEWF is attended by people who work in or manage frontline needle exchange services.
The aims of the forum are to provide opportunities to:
- Share good practice or discuss challenges.
- Build relationships and get support from your peers.
- Influence policy and practice development across Scotland.
- Share the evidence base for harm reduction services.
- Hear guest speakers talk about themes (agreed in advance)
Membership
Membership is free and meetings are held 4 times per year.
The next meeting is:
Wednesday 5th June
10.30am – 3.30pm (hybrid options)
Meetings are held quarterly on agreement of dates with the group in a mix of in person, online and hybrid.
ARE YOU INTERESTED JOINING SNEWF
If you would like more information on SNEWF, and/or would like to take part, you can download the SNEWF information booklet or contact: workforcedevelopment@sdf.org.uk
FIND YOUR LOCAL NEEDLE EXCHANGE
Details of needle exchange services are on The Scottish Needle Exchange Directory www.needleexchange.scot
