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SDCF - Service user families information
Safer drug consumption facilities (SDCFs) are supervised healthcare settings where people can consume drugs, obtained elsewhere, in the presence of trained health and social care professionals, in clean and hygienic environments reducing the risk of overdose and infectious diseases whilst offering support and access to healthcare services.
SDCF - Local communities
Safer Drug Consumption facilities (SDCF) were first established in Switzerland in the 1980’s. There are now more than 100 of these facilities worldwide, which has resulted in extensive research and evaluation of the impact on local communities.
The general themes from this research show that following the opening of SDCFs:
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If you already have a social worker then you should contact them direct. Otherwise during office hours you can contact Health and Social Care Connect who will ask you some questions to find out your needs and how best to meet these. You can contact Health and Social Care Connect by:
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The Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership provides a range of community health services across Glasgow City, some of which cover the entire NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Board area.
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Partnership Matters - November/December 2023
Our November/December edition features a message from our Chief Officer, Susanne Millar; you can read about our trial of Technology Enabled Care (TEC) clinics, which are part of our Maximising Independence approach and we feature our HSCP's Supported Employment Service with a short video showcasing the service.
Public Protection Bulletin 10 January 2024
Public Protection Bulletin dated 10 January 2024 in relation to safeguarding adults and children.
Glasgow City Primary care Improvement Plan (PCIP) Bulletin - December 2023
The Primary Care Improvement Plan Bulletin is also available as an online interactive bulletin.