Progress to date

Digital Lifelines Scotland has committed to improving digital inclusion for people who use drugs, including building confidence, skills and motivation alongside access to devices and connectivity.

In 2021, the programme responded to the recommendations of the Drug Deaths Taskforce with a goal of reaching a minimum of 2,000 people who are at risk of drug related harm and 200 staff with the digital inclusion element of the programme funding provided.

The Digital Inclusion workstream activity, led by delivery partners SCVO (Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations) and Simon Community Scotland during phase 1 and 2, has ensured that the programme:

Scaled up the approach to date, building on learning from the grant funded organisations.
Offered a package of supporting resources to participants
Provided a framework for benefits realisation
Enabled a heightened profile for the evidence that this works
Engaged with another sector partner in the delivery of the programme

Find out more about our Digital Inclusion Grant Funded programmes across Scotland

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