Project

Edinburgh Drug Consumption Room feasibility study

Funded by City of Edinburgh Council.

Collaboration with Figure 8 Consultancy Services, Glasgow Caledonian University and University of Glasgow.

To provide the City of Edinburgh Council with an independent feasibility study for Drug Consumption Rooms (DCR) or similar harm reduction innovations in the city. The study will consist of:

A review of global models for DCR service delivery and evidence of outcomes

A data-driven assessment of needs in Edinburgh, with a geographical consideration of small-area hotspots and existing service provision

Consultation with local decision-makers, service providers and potential clients on feasibility, acceptability and other practical considerations

Provision of an interim and final report to City of Edinburgh Council and Edinburgh Alcohol and Drug Partnership with recommendations

Total award value £64,206.00

People (5)

People

Dr James Nicholls

Dr James Nicholls

Senior Lecturer in Public Health, Health Sciences

Dr Hannah Carver

Dr Hannah Carver

Senior Lecturer, Sociology, Social Policy & Criminology

Dr Wendy Masterton

Dr Wendy Masterton

Lecturer in Criminology, Sociology, Social Policy & Criminology

Mr Danilo Falzon

Mr Danilo Falzon

Research Assistant, Faculty of Social Sciences

Professor Tessa Parkes

Professor Tessa Parkes

Professor, Faculty of Social Sciences