04 October, 2024

Journal of Medical Internet Research: Digital Lifelines Scotland evaluation paper published

From Digital Inclusion to Digital Transformation the Prevention of Drug Related Deaths in Scotland: Qualitative Study by Hadi Daneshvar, Hannah Carver, Graeme Strachan, Jessica Greenhalgh, Catriona Matheson. The paper explores the role of digital technology as an enabler and supporter in enhancing existing services and innovating new solutions, rather than being a stand-alone solution. Specifically focusing on individuals who use drugs, the research investigates the potential of digital inclusion and technology provision for preventing DRDs within the context of the DLS programme.

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12 December, 2024

The National Collaborative launches the Charter of Rights for People Affected by Substance Use

The document is designed to lay out the rights available to “people impacted by substance use” and the support they can expect to deal with addiction.

The National Collaborative launches the Charter of Rights for People Affected by Substance Use

21 November, 2024

BuddyUp: an app designed to help keep people safe while injecting drugs alone

The idea is simple, people who are using drugs alone can download the app and be connected to a volunteer, with whom they can build a rescue plan in the event of an emergency.

BuddyUp: an app designed to help keep people safe while injecting drugs alone

18 November, 2024

SCS + WHRIN evidence based, gendered harm reduction resources

Simon Community Scotland (SCS) and Women and Harm Reduction International Network (WHRIN) collaborated to create resources that spoke to women's shared experiences around substance use, stigmatisation, discrimination and lack of access to gendered evidence based resources and service responses.

SCS + WHRIN evidence based, gendered harm reduction resources