Scottish Drugs Forum

01/06/2026

This Volunteers’ Week, we’re celebrating the people who make our peer research and engagement work possible.

From data collection and events to sharing experiences and shaping discussions, this short film reflects on the impact of our volunteers.

Thank you to everyone who contributed their time, voices and experiences.

This Volunteers’ Week, we’re celebrating the people who make our peer research and engagement work possible.From data collection and events to sharing experi...

29/05/2026

🚨SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT🚨

We are delighted to announce that David Walsh will be speaking on Day 1 of our Stop The Deaths conference.

David will provide an overview of health inequalities and their profoundly political influences within Glasgow, Scotland and the wider UK. This will include the long-term historical context, as well as the dramatic and politically driven changes to inequalities seen across the UK over the last 16 years.

David is a Senior Lecturer in Health Inequalities at the University of Glasgow, where he has been in post since February 2024. He has more than 30 years’ experience in health inequalities research, including 17 years at the Glasgow Centre for Population Health prior to taking up his current role.

📆 26 & 27 August
📍 Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow
🔗 Book now: https://buff.ly/Qwg3iTD

28/05/2026

We have refreshed the national directory for drug and alcohol services, including injecting equipment provision.

Our new, mobile-friendly design means support can be found quickly and easily – wherever and whenever it is needed.

This helps individuals, families and professionals connect with appropriate local services without delay.

🔗 drugandalcoholservices.scot

26/05/2026

Drop-in sessions now available.

As part of the consultation on a proposed safer drug consumption facility (SDCF) in Edinburgh’s Old Town, Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership is holding drop-in sessions for people to find out more and share their views.

These sessions are an opportunity to ask questions, learn about the proposal and take part in the conversation.

We want to see a network of SDCFs right across Scotland – find out why by reading our blog.

📝 You can find out more about Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership’s drop-in sessions and complete the online questionnaire until 1 July – follow the link in comments.

Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership’s consultation is open until 1 July In our manifesto, we set out our ambition for national network…

22/05/2026

📣 Limited exhibition stands remaining

This is your opportunity to showcase your work, connect with key stakeholders and be part of the conversation driving change.

📧 Spaces are limited, secure your stand today by contacting [email protected]

21/05/2026

Maree Todd MSP has been named as the new Minister for Mental Wellbeing, Public Health, Sport, Alcohol and Drugs. Read our statement on her expanded brief.

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21/05/2026

A trusted national resource made easier to use.

We’ve relaunched the national directory for drug and alcohol services, including injecting equipment provision.

This free and publicly accessible tool helps people find local support quickly and when they need it – whether for themselves or someone they care about.

It also supports professionals across health and social care to connect people with appropriate services more easily.

🔗 Visit the directory: drugandalcoholservices.scot

20/05/2026

We were pleased to take part in the Glasgow City Alcohol and Drug Partnership networking event at Glasgow City Chambers.

Thank you to everyone who made time to visit our stall, find out about SDF and discuss shared priorities.

20/05/2026

🚨SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT🚨

We are proud to welcome Sarah Helm (Pākehā, Kāi Tahu, Kati Mamoe, Waitaha) to Scotland for our Stop The Deaths conference.

Sarah is the Executive Director of NZ Drug Foundation Te Puna Whakaiti Pāmamae Kai Whakapiri – an organisation working to transform the way Aotearoa New Zealand responds to drugs and supports people who use them.

On Day 2 of Stop The Deaths, Sarah will present ground-breaking research on the link between neurodivergent conditions and substance use. The session will explore emerging thinking around the need for more diagnosis and treatment, and the importance of taking a neuro-diverse informed approach to harm reduction and addiction treatment.

During her time leading the NZ Drug Foundation, Sarah has focused on reducing overdose fatalities, advancing law reform, and growing Māori-led harm reduction and Indigenous voices on the international stage.

She will play an active role throughout the conference, also sharing policy insights from New Zealand and speaking about the country’s drug checking programme.

📆 26 & 27 August
📍 Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow
🔗 Book now: https://buff.ly/biBtQOD

19/05/2026

🗓️ UPCOMING GLASGOW TRAINING 🗓️

We still have spaces available on our June courses.

These courses are developed and delivered by SDF and funded by Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership & ADP. They are only available to those who work in Glasgow City. If you work outwith this area, visit our Training Calendar for other available courses.

To register or to view courses, visit sdflearningcentre.org.uk