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SDCF - Engagement

Glasgow's Safer Drug Consumption Facility is called 'The Thistle'

In September 2023 Glasgow City Integration Joint Board (IJB) approved a plan to implement a Safer Drug Consumption Facility in Hunter Street Health and Care centre.

Safer drug consumption facilities (SDCFs) are clean, hygienic environments where people can consume drugs, obtained elsewhere, under the supervision of trained health and social care professionals, reducing the risk of overdose and infectious diseases whilst offering support and access to healthcare and social care services.

SDCF - News and updates

Glasgow's Safer Drug Consumption Facility is called 'The Thistle'

In this area you will find all the latest news and updates relating to our plans for a Safer Drug Consumption Facility (SDCF).

SDCF - Background information

Glasgow's Safer Drug Consumption Facility is called 'The Thistle'

There are over 100 Safer Drug Consumption Facilities (SDCF) worldwide including Europe, North America and Australia.

SDCFs offer a compassionate, person-centred service which focuses on reducing the harms associated with injecting drug use and helps people access appropriate services to meet their needs.

Tour the Thistle

Are you interested in finding out more about The Thistle?

Everyone is welcome to visit The Thistle. We’re organising visits and they’ll include a short tour of the service and you can also learn about what we offer and our goals. You will also have the chance to ask any questions you may have about the service. See below for dates of the visits.