Training
Scottish Drugs Forum supports learning through the delivery of high-quality training on drug-related issues.
training at sdf
SDF provides training for a diverse range of learners who engage with people who use substances or are affected by substance use. This includes people working in specialist and general public services.
To find out about more about SDF training and our current scheduled training, please click the button below.
133
In 2023/24 the training team delivered over 133 sessions
2000
In 2023/24 the team delivered training to over 2000 participants over Scotland
97%
of training attendees said that they would make changes to their practice following the training.
Bespoke and commissioned training
SDF can be commissioned to produce and deliver bespoke training programmes tailored to meet the specific needs of local services. By utilising our extensive expertise in drug-related issues, SDF can design and deliver customised training that addresses the challenges and requirements of different communities and organisations. This approach ensures that training is relevant, practical, and directly applicable to the local context, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of services and support provided to those affected by drug use.
SDF can:
- deliver training designed to meet the needs of your organisation or group.
- deliver training exclusively to a group of staff at your organisation.
- adapt the content of existing training or made bespoke to meet your needs.
SDF can deliver training in a format that supports your organisation’s learning – on-line or face-to-face presentation; e-learning and blended learning solutions are available.
Training combined with coaching and mentoring provides a unique training solution tailored to your needs.
Examples of commissioned programmes:
Training for Glasgow Health and Social Care Partnership commissioned by Glasgow Alcohol and Drug Partnership
In 2021, SDF was contracted to provide Workforce Development training for NHS GGC Glasgow City Health & Social Care Partnership. The training helps staff in various community settings support individuals affected by alcohol and drug use, aiming to increase their knowledge, confidence, and ability to direct individuals to appropriate services.
Motivational Interview bespoke programme commissioned by Fife ADP
SDF were commissioned to develop and deliver a training and coaching in motivational interviewing programme for over 100 participants across Fife. This programme was to support the capacity building and implementation of MAT Standard 6.
If you want to discuss commissioning training workforcedevelopment@sdf.org.uk
Motivational Interviewing Training
The Scottish Drugs Forum offers a five-level learning and development pathway in Motivational Interviewing practice. The pathway ranges from introductory training through to coaching for MI coaches training. The learning opportunities are interactive, experiential, practical and are designed to progress learners’ knowledge and skills in Motivational Interviewing.
The pathway will be helpful to (but is not limited to) practitioners across substance use services, services supporting MAT 6 implementation, broader health and social work practice, psychological services, counselling, and community justice services.
Whatever your objectives are, SDF are here to help, support and guide you through your journey toward skilfulness in Motivational Interviewing. Further information on the pathway can be found in SDF’s Motivational Interviewing Guide for Service Providers.
“I feel it [the training] has given me the green light to take more time and focus on ambivalence/motivation in the initial stages instead of mostly focusing on assessment and data gathering.”
To find out more about MI Training at SDF please click the button below to read the ‘Motivational Interviewing Practice: A learning and development guide for service providers.’
“Feel I have gained more clarity about the components, process and implementation of MI, and due to this have gained more confidence in my ability to start delivering the intervention.”
Some Available SDF Training
A full list of all training SDF currently offers as well as our E-Learning can be found at www.sdftraining.org.uk.
*Please note due to the restrictions of some funding, some training may be only accessible to certain health-board areas. Visit the www.sdftraining.org.uk for more information.