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by David Barbour, SCSN Communications Officer Finally, after years of campaigning by many organisations and individuals ā it looks like a safer drug consumption room will soon open in Scotland. Following a decision from the Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain that she would be willing to issue guidance that it would not be in the public...
by Kevin Chase, SCSN National Development Officer and Home Safety Scotland Forum Convener So, it has finally arrived.Ā The Scottish Government has announced the consultation for home adaptations and home use, or to give the consultation the full title, āEnhancing the Accessibility, Adaptability and Usability of Scotlandās Homesā.Ā You may know the consultation by another...
By David Barbour, SCSN Communications Officer Last week, the Scottish Government published a new policy on tackling drug deaths and wider drug related harms in Scotland. These included proposals for safer drug consumption rooms, decriminalisation of possession and exploration of regulating drug markets. Our role is to take an evidence-based approach to building safer communities...
Guest blog by Leo Clarke, Consultant & Researcher With less traffic to contend with, rural roads may seem like easy places to drive, but there are actually a lot of hidden dangers and things that you need to be aware of. To make sure that you are keeping yourself and your loved ones safe, read...
by Lorraine Gillies, SCSN Chief Officer I love April, itās the start of so much ā spring, lighter evenings and mornings, new financial year, new plans.. This April though our plans have been slightly delayed. The introduction of new a core grant funding process by the Scottish Government has taken itās a toll on us...
by Kevin Chase, National Development Officer The last quarter has been an interesting one reaching out to groups and organisations who are providing some fantastic work within their respective communities. These organisations vary from third sector, Local Authority and national organisations. At the end of February I met with Roar For Life in Renfrewshire. A...
by Kevin Chase, National Development Officer On Friday 9th December, I attended the Police Mental Health and Vulnerability conference in Edinburgh, hosted by Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority.Ā Why?Ā Having recently retired from the police, from my own experience it is one of the biggest challenges facing policing in Scotland today.Ā I will...
Lorraine Gillies, SCSN Chief Officer I always think of January as a planning month. It’s when the Scottish Community Safety Network staff team and board sit down together and plan our activity for the year. The events we will deliver, the meetings we will facilitate, the briefing papers we intend to produce, the dates for...
Dawn Exley, National Development Officer When I started with the Scottish Community Safety Network five years ago, and was new to the community safety sector, I learned about a rich history of tireless work to keep communities safe. I learned about a sector that was one of the first to develop effective multi-agency approaches and...
Scotland is one of the most beautiful cycling destinations in the world. From the testing terrains in the Highlands to the breathtaking views on its surrounding islands, there is so much to explore all across this cycling mecca. Though cycling is already an environmentally-friendly hobby, there are certain things that you need to consider to...