Mental Health and Substance Use and Drugs Research Network Scotland follow up event: March 2026

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On Wednesday 25 March 2026, the Mental Health and Substance Use team at Healthcare Improvement Scotland and Drugs Research Network Scotland held a follow up event.

This webinar followed on from the previous in person event held on 12 November which focused on Scotland’s ambitions for improving the lives of people with co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns, looking at putting evidence into practice.

The webinar aimed to:

• review the thematic synthesis report of presentations and discussions from 12 November
• contextualise participant reflections in light of the new drugs strategy
• gain stakeholder insight into future priorities for Healthcare Improvement Scotland work programmes

People who took part in the webinar shared some helpful ideas you might want to think about:

• Explore ways to strengthen integrated and collaborative working across services.
• Consider how to improve pathways and communication to support people with co‑occurring conditions.
• Keep promoting and embedding a holistic approach to care.
• Stay mindful of the wider work happening behind the scenes that supports effective, person‑centered practice.

Catch up on the webinar

If you missed the webinar, watch the recording below:

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