Alcohol and Drugs programme launch webinar

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Date

22 September 2026

Time

11:00 – 12:00

Location

Online via Teams


Details

Join us for our learning system webinar setting out detail of HIS’ Transformational Change Alcohol and Drugs programme of work for 2026-27 onwards including:

  • Mental Health and Substance Use protocol implementation
  • Pathways of care through treatment and recovery in Acute and Justice settings and
  • Residential services pathways including pre-care and aftercare, detox and stabilization.

We welcome input from attendees on the day including relevant local insights.

This session is open to all professionals and those with an interest in the field and may include representatives from:

  • Health and social care
  • People with lived/living experience
  • Justice
  • Community pharmacy
  • Academia
  • Housing

Speakers

Katriona Carmichael

Scottish Government Alcohol & Drugs Support Division

Diana Hekerem

Associate Director of Transformational Change, Healthcare Improvement Scotland

Dr. Jim Crabb

Strategic National Clinical Lead (Mental Health), Healthcare Improvement Scotland

Lawrence Pavia and Carrie Thomson

Senior Improvement Advisers, Transformational Change – Alcohol and Drugs, Healthcare Improvement Scotland