'Has COVID-19 prompted real action on homelessness?' with Hugh Hill
Drugs Uncut2 Jun 2020

'Has COVID-19 prompted real action on homelessness?' with Hugh Hill

As a result of the COVID-19 lockdown, street homelessness in Scotland was almost eradicated overnight through the use of hotels to accommodate people who have been rough sleeping. In this episode, we are joined by Hugh Hill, Director of Services and Development at The Simon Community Scotland - who have been instrumental in providing support to those temporary accommodated - to discuss the lockdown and the unexpected benefits for some people living on the Scotland’s streets; how services have struggled and improved; and what happens when lockdown eases.

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Poverty, Public Health and Inequality in Scotland: What needs to change?

In this episode Kirsten and Jason are joined by Peter Kelly, CEO of the Poverty Alliance, to explore poverty and inequality in Scotland, and the relationship between poverty, public health and drug us...

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Alcohol Policy in Scotland: Challenges, change and the road ahead with Alcohol Focus Scotland

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Behind the Report: Exploring Long-Acting Injectable Buprenorphine Provision Across Scotland

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