Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs
@scottishfamilies.bsky.social
We are a national charity which supports anyone affected by someone else’s alcohol or drug use in Scotland, whether they are still actively using substances, are in recovery, or you are bereaved.
Helpline: 08080 10 10 11
www.sfad.org.uk
Helpline: 08080 10 10 11
www.sfad.org.uk
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Family Support Development Officer @scottishfamilies.bsky.social - develop, deliver, support and promote a range of family support and engagement for family members aged 16+ years who are affected by someone else’s substance use.
🕒Full time
💵£34,404
📌Inverclyde
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#development
🕒Full time
💵£34,404
📌Inverclyde
🔗 tinyurl.com/4v2rcv2e
#development
Family Support Development Officer – Inverclyde with Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol & Drugs – Goodmoves
Due to the internal secondment of the current post-holder, we are seeking a full-time Family Support Development Officer to lead our Inverclyde Family Support Service.This post will develop, de...
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September 15, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Family Support Development Officer @scottishfamilies.bsky.social - develop, deliver, support and promote a range of family support and engagement for family members aged 16+ years who are affected by someone else’s substance use.
🕒Full time
💵£34,404
📌Inverclyde
🔗 tinyurl.com/4v2rcv2e
#development
🕒Full time
💵£34,404
📌Inverclyde
🔗 tinyurl.com/4v2rcv2e
#development
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"Liver cancer is the sixth most common cancer and the third leading cause of cancer-related mortality globally."
Amongst other things, the Commission recommends warning labels on alcoholic products as well as minimum unit pricing policies.
www.thelancet.com/commissions-...
Amongst other things, the Commission recommends warning labels on alcoholic products as well as minimum unit pricing policies.
www.thelancet.com/commissions-...
The Lancet Commission on hepatocellular carcinoma
Liver cancer is the sixth most common cancer and the third leading cause of cancer-related mortality globally. The number of new liver cancers will nearly double, from 0·87 million in 2022 to 1·52 mil...
www.thelancet.com
July 30, 2025 at 9:18 AM
"Liver cancer is the sixth most common cancer and the third leading cause of cancer-related mortality globally."
Amongst other things, the Commission recommends warning labels on alcoholic products as well as minimum unit pricing policies.
www.thelancet.com/commissions-...
Amongst other things, the Commission recommends warning labels on alcoholic products as well as minimum unit pricing policies.
www.thelancet.com/commissions-...
🕊 Beloved by Antonia Rolls | 2–13 Aug, Whitespace Gallery, Edinburgh Fringe.
Part of this year’s Edinburgh Fringe, Beloved brings suicide, overdose, and addiction deaths into the light through powerful art and storytelling.
Opening night: Sat 2 Aug, 6–9pm. Free entry. #EdFringe #BelovedExhibition
Part of this year’s Edinburgh Fringe, Beloved brings suicide, overdose, and addiction deaths into the light through powerful art and storytelling.
Opening night: Sat 2 Aug, 6–9pm. Free entry. #EdFringe #BelovedExhibition
July 29, 2025 at 8:51 AM
🕊 Beloved by Antonia Rolls | 2–13 Aug, Whitespace Gallery, Edinburgh Fringe.
Part of this year’s Edinburgh Fringe, Beloved brings suicide, overdose, and addiction deaths into the light through powerful art and storytelling.
Opening night: Sat 2 Aug, 6–9pm. Free entry. #EdFringe #BelovedExhibition
Part of this year’s Edinburgh Fringe, Beloved brings suicide, overdose, and addiction deaths into the light through powerful art and storytelling.
Opening night: Sat 2 Aug, 6–9pm. Free entry. #EdFringe #BelovedExhibition
We’re taking naloxone on the road this August for International Overdose Awareness Day 2025 💜.
Our team is offering free pop-up events across Scotland, bringing training and naloxone kits into communities.
To bring us to your area, complete this request form: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Our team is offering free pop-up events across Scotland, bringing training and naloxone kits into communities.
To bring us to your area, complete this request form: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
July 22, 2025 at 12:36 PM
We’re taking naloxone on the road this August for International Overdose Awareness Day 2025 💜.
Our team is offering free pop-up events across Scotland, bringing training and naloxone kits into communities.
To bring us to your area, complete this request form: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Our team is offering free pop-up events across Scotland, bringing training and naloxone kits into communities.
To bring us to your area, complete this request form: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Want to understand more about how policy affects families?
Marianna, our Policy and Research Officer, shares a quick update on new work at Scottish Families – including our Family Policy Guide and research on unpaid carers affected by substance use.
Watch here: www.sfad.org.uk/july-policy-...
Marianna, our Policy and Research Officer, shares a quick update on new work at Scottish Families – including our Family Policy Guide and research on unpaid carers affected by substance use.
Watch here: www.sfad.org.uk/july-policy-...
July 18, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Want to understand more about how policy affects families?
Marianna, our Policy and Research Officer, shares a quick update on new work at Scottish Families – including our Family Policy Guide and research on unpaid carers affected by substance use.
Watch here: www.sfad.org.uk/july-policy-...
Marianna, our Policy and Research Officer, shares a quick update on new work at Scottish Families – including our Family Policy Guide and research on unpaid carers affected by substance use.
Watch here: www.sfad.org.uk/july-policy-...
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“My son used to say to me “Mum would I be treated in this way if I had a broken leg, or any other illness such as cancer?””
Irene McCusker candidly recounts her son Graeme’s experiences of stigma when receiving care as he struggled with alcohol addiction.
www.shaap.org.uk/stigma-serie...
Irene McCusker candidly recounts her son Graeme’s experiences of stigma when receiving care as he struggled with alcohol addiction.
www.shaap.org.uk/stigma-serie...
July 16, 2025 at 9:44 AM
“My son used to say to me “Mum would I be treated in this way if I had a broken leg, or any other illness such as cancer?””
Irene McCusker candidly recounts her son Graeme’s experiences of stigma when receiving care as he struggled with alcohol addiction.
www.shaap.org.uk/stigma-serie...
Irene McCusker candidly recounts her son Graeme’s experiences of stigma when receiving care as he struggled with alcohol addiction.
www.shaap.org.uk/stigma-serie...
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Join @scottishfamilies.bsky.social in Celebrating Families Week from the 22nd - 27th June.
🗓️ www.sfad.org.uk/celebrating-...
I'm running a FREE learning and development session, for families and professionals, 'Caring For Someone Who Uses Alcohol or Drugs'.
👉 www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la...
🗓️ www.sfad.org.uk/celebrating-...
I'm running a FREE learning and development session, for families and professionals, 'Caring For Someone Who Uses Alcohol or Drugs'.
👉 www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la...
Celebrating Families Week - SFAD
Celebrating Families Week is dedicated to supporting and championing families affected by alcohol and drugs across the country.
www.sfad.org.uk
May 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Join @scottishfamilies.bsky.social in Celebrating Families Week from the 22nd - 27th June.
🗓️ www.sfad.org.uk/celebrating-...
I'm running a FREE learning and development session, for families and professionals, 'Caring For Someone Who Uses Alcohol or Drugs'.
👉 www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la...
🗓️ www.sfad.org.uk/celebrating-...
I'm running a FREE learning and development session, for families and professionals, 'Caring For Someone Who Uses Alcohol or Drugs'.
👉 www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la...
Our lovely and smiley Fife team, Kirsten, Maria and Linda, was invited to an NHS Fife Board visit to Addiction Services. The team presented on Scottish Families, the service in Fife, and gave feedback from the family members who are part of the service 🤍
May 27, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Our lovely and smiley Fife team, Kirsten, Maria and Linda, was invited to an NHS Fife Board visit to Addiction Services. The team presented on Scottish Families, the service in Fife, and gave feedback from the family members who are part of the service 🤍
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@scottishfamilies.bsky.social are recruiting for:
🔹Young Persons Support Worker (Routes) £25,430
🔹Family Support Development Officer - Young People (Routes) £34,404
Find out more at: tinyurl.com/w8rxxevz
#Hybrid #EastDunbartonshire #Fulttime
🔹Young Persons Support Worker (Routes) £25,430
🔹Family Support Development Officer - Young People (Routes) £34,404
Find out more at: tinyurl.com/w8rxxevz
#Hybrid #EastDunbartonshire #Fulttime
Vacancies with Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol & Drugs – May 2025 – Goodmoves
Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol & Drugs (Scottish Families) provides support to families affected by the substance misuse of a loved one and raises awareness of the issues affecting t...
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May 14, 2025 at 12:27 PM
@scottishfamilies.bsky.social are recruiting for:
🔹Young Persons Support Worker (Routes) £25,430
🔹Family Support Development Officer - Young People (Routes) £34,404
Find out more at: tinyurl.com/w8rxxevz
#Hybrid #EastDunbartonshire #Fulttime
🔹Young Persons Support Worker (Routes) £25,430
🔹Family Support Development Officer - Young People (Routes) £34,404
Find out more at: tinyurl.com/w8rxxevz
#Hybrid #EastDunbartonshire #Fulttime
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1/ Meet Ellie! ✨ Inverclyde’s new Family Support Worker 💜
She’s passionate about people, connection, and creating safe, stigma-free spaces for families affected by someone else’s drug or alcohol use 💬🌱 @scottishfamilies.bsky.social
She’s passionate about people, connection, and creating safe, stigma-free spaces for families affected by someone else’s drug or alcohol use 💬🌱 @scottishfamilies.bsky.social
May 12, 2025 at 8:50 AM
1/ Meet Ellie! ✨ Inverclyde’s new Family Support Worker 💜
She’s passionate about people, connection, and creating safe, stigma-free spaces for families affected by someone else’s drug or alcohol use 💬🌱 @scottishfamilies.bsky.social
She’s passionate about people, connection, and creating safe, stigma-free spaces for families affected by someone else’s drug or alcohol use 💬🌱 @scottishfamilies.bsky.social
We would like to say a massive thank you to Russel McLean and everyone at Stirling Golf Club who fundraised throughout 2024 for Routes raising £4996.20! 🎉
May 7, 2025 at 12:12 PM
We would like to say a massive thank you to Russel McLean and everyone at Stirling Golf Club who fundraised throughout 2024 for Routes raising £4996.20! 🎉
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#AlcoholFreeKids
@alcoholfocus.bsky.social with BMA Scotland, @childreninscotland.bsky.social, @scottishfamilies.bsky.social & @shaapalcohol.bsky.social in a mission to end harmful impacts of alcohol marketing on children & young people in Scotland
www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/Alcohol-Free...
@alcoholfocus.bsky.social with BMA Scotland, @childreninscotland.bsky.social, @scottishfamilies.bsky.social & @shaapalcohol.bsky.social in a mission to end harmful impacts of alcohol marketing on children & young people in Scotland
www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/Alcohol-Free...
April 30, 2025 at 12:57 PM
#AlcoholFreeKids
@alcoholfocus.bsky.social with BMA Scotland, @childreninscotland.bsky.social, @scottishfamilies.bsky.social & @shaapalcohol.bsky.social in a mission to end harmful impacts of alcohol marketing on children & young people in Scotland
www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/Alcohol-Free...
@alcoholfocus.bsky.social with BMA Scotland, @childreninscotland.bsky.social, @scottishfamilies.bsky.social & @shaapalcohol.bsky.social in a mission to end harmful impacts of alcohol marketing on children & young people in Scotland
www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/Alcohol-Free...
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“It’s been difficult to see years of written commitments from the Scottish Government but very little action”, says Justina Murray, CEO @scottishfamilies.bsky.social
#AlcoholEmergency
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#AlcoholEmergency
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Call for Urgent Action on Alcohol Harm - Justina Murray, CEO, Scottish Families
YouTube video by Alcohol Focus Scotland
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May 1, 2025 at 3:01 PM
“It’s been difficult to see years of written commitments from the Scottish Government but very little action”, says Justina Murray, CEO @scottishfamilies.bsky.social
#AlcoholEmergency
youtu.be/V_mJk-mRg2o
#AlcoholEmergency
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Development Officer (National Support and Harm Reduction) with @scottishfamilies.bsky.social leading delivery their ‘Click & Deliver’ take-home Naloxone service, along with supporting the delivery of their national Bereavement Support service tinyurl.com/3hmvwsm2 £34,404 Glasgow/hybrid
Development Officer (National Support and Harm Reduction) with Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol & Drugs – Goodmoves
This post will lead the day-to-day operational delivery of Scottish Families national Helpline and ‘Click & Deliver’ take-home Naloxone service, along with supporting the deli...
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April 1, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Development Officer (National Support and Harm Reduction) with @scottishfamilies.bsky.social leading delivery their ‘Click & Deliver’ take-home Naloxone service, along with supporting the delivery of their national Bereavement Support service tinyurl.com/3hmvwsm2 £34,404 Glasgow/hybrid
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Now hearing from Justina Murray of @scottishfamilies.bsky.social
"Families affected by alcohol are fed up with endless political debate on #MUP - one of the single most effective alcohol policies - and want to see action on availability, marketing & treatment."
#NLSummit25
"Families affected by alcohol are fed up with endless political debate on #MUP - one of the single most effective alcohol policies - and want to see action on availability, marketing & treatment."
#NLSummit25
April 2, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Now hearing from Justina Murray of @scottishfamilies.bsky.social
"Families affected by alcohol are fed up with endless political debate on #MUP - one of the single most effective alcohol policies - and want to see action on availability, marketing & treatment."
#NLSummit25
"Families affected by alcohol are fed up with endless political debate on #MUP - one of the single most effective alcohol policies - and want to see action on availability, marketing & treatment."
#NLSummit25
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Had three really emotionally intense days - teaching with @joedsonferrie.bsky.social on Monday on qual research and emotions (sharing bits from my PhD), helping out with the @scottishfamilies.bsky.social recovery college on Tuesday (sharing my lived experience), and a family funeral yesterday.
April 3, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Had three really emotionally intense days - teaching with @joedsonferrie.bsky.social on Monday on qual research and emotions (sharing bits from my PhD), helping out with the @scottishfamilies.bsky.social recovery college on Tuesday (sharing my lived experience), and a family funeral yesterday.
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📣Don't miss the See Beyond Scotland roadshow in Edinburgh Waverly today! @jessicagreenhalgh.bsky.social
@sacasrstir.bsky.social @scottishfamilies.bsky.social @stir.ac.uk
We're here until 2pm today 😀
www.seebeyondscotland.com
@sacasrstir.bsky.social @scottishfamilies.bsky.social @stir.ac.uk
We're here until 2pm today 😀
www.seebeyondscotland.com
April 4, 2025 at 9:29 AM
📣Don't miss the See Beyond Scotland roadshow in Edinburgh Waverly today! @jessicagreenhalgh.bsky.social
@sacasrstir.bsky.social @scottishfamilies.bsky.social @stir.ac.uk
We're here until 2pm today 😀
www.seebeyondscotland.com
@sacasrstir.bsky.social @scottishfamilies.bsky.social @stir.ac.uk
We're here until 2pm today 😀
www.seebeyondscotland.com
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An excellent day of deliveries from the postie 💌
Everything is Tuberculosis by @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social
and an updated batch of Naloxone nasal spray from @scottishfamilies.bsky.social
We can stop preventable deaths, I love science 💗✨
Everything is Tuberculosis by @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social
and an updated batch of Naloxone nasal spray from @scottishfamilies.bsky.social
We can stop preventable deaths, I love science 💗✨
March 21, 2025 at 9:20 AM
An excellent day of deliveries from the postie 💌
Everything is Tuberculosis by @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social
and an updated batch of Naloxone nasal spray from @scottishfamilies.bsky.social
We can stop preventable deaths, I love science 💗✨
Everything is Tuberculosis by @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social
and an updated batch of Naloxone nasal spray from @scottishfamilies.bsky.social
We can stop preventable deaths, I love science 💗✨
Get ready for a night of non-stop laughter with Scottish Families in Kirkintilloch! 🤩
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Join us for an incredible evening of stand-up comedy featuring some of the best talent on the Scottish comedy circuit.
📅 Thurs 24 April 2025
⏰ Doors open at 7 PM
🎟️ Tickets: £12
www.trybooking.com/uk/EBUQ
Join us for an incredible evening of stand-up comedy featuring some of the best talent on the Scottish comedy circuit.
📅 Thurs 24 April 2025
⏰ Doors open at 7 PM
🎟️ Tickets: £12
Scottish Families Kirkintilloch Comedy Night
Come and join us for a hilarious night of stand-up comedy with performances from some of the top and best emerging comedians on the Scottish comedy...
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March 20, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Get ready for a night of non-stop laughter with Scottish Families in Kirkintilloch! 🤩
www.trybooking.com/uk/EBUQ
Join us for an incredible evening of stand-up comedy featuring some of the best talent on the Scottish comedy circuit.
📅 Thurs 24 April 2025
⏰ Doors open at 7 PM
🎟️ Tickets: £12
www.trybooking.com/uk/EBUQ
Join us for an incredible evening of stand-up comedy featuring some of the best talent on the Scottish comedy circuit.
📅 Thurs 24 April 2025
⏰ Doors open at 7 PM
🎟️ Tickets: £12
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@scottishfamilies.bsky.social are hosting a free Conversation Cafe to discuss what life is like for families after alcohol and drugs.
Lunch provided, and travel costs reimbursed.
🗓️Saturday 29 March 2025
⏰11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
📌The Haven, Bow Street , Stirling, FK8 1BS
www.trybooking.com/uk/EPCY
Lunch provided, and travel costs reimbursed.
🗓️Saturday 29 March 2025
⏰11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
📌The Haven, Bow Street , Stirling, FK8 1BS
www.trybooking.com/uk/EPCY
Life After Alcohol and Drugs Conversation Cafe
We are looking for participants for our upcoming conversation cafe to discuss what life is like for families after alcohol and drugs. The purpose...
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March 20, 2025 at 10:51 AM
@scottishfamilies.bsky.social are hosting a free Conversation Cafe to discuss what life is like for families after alcohol and drugs.
Lunch provided, and travel costs reimbursed.
🗓️Saturday 29 March 2025
⏰11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
📌The Haven, Bow Street , Stirling, FK8 1BS
www.trybooking.com/uk/EPCY
Lunch provided, and travel costs reimbursed.
🗓️Saturday 29 March 2025
⏰11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
📌The Haven, Bow Street , Stirling, FK8 1BS
www.trybooking.com/uk/EPCY