Hillcrest Futures submits bid for first drug checking service in Dundee | Hillcrest scottishhousingnews.com/articles/hillc…

I’m pleased to see that Hillcrest have submitted their licence application. Drug checking facilities can help us tackle the new nitazines and synthetic opioids emerging and the dangers they bring. Some are 50 times more powerful than other substances. This will save lives.

Bid for first drug checking service in Dundee

We have submitted a bid to establish a drug checking service in Dundee, aimed at addressing potential contamination of illegal drugs and reducing associated harms.

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.Hillcrest has applied for Home Office licence to check illegal drugs for contaminants in Dundee.
Drugs & Alcohol Minister Christina McKelvie said the charity service, with Scottish Government support, will speed the response to emerging trends & reduce risk.

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Hillcrest Foundation launches ‘Beds for Bairns’ initiative aiming to reduce child sleep poverty | Hillcrest scottishhousingnews.com/articles/hillc…

The Hillcrest Foundation has committed £20,000 to 'Beds for Bairns' aimed at reducing child sleep poverty in Dundee. Foundation ambassador Chris van der Kuyl CBE stated: ''I would encourage organisations to support this important initiative.' Read more here: hillcrest.org.uk/hillcrest-foun…

#WorldAutismAcceptanceWeek is a global campaign which runs from 2 to 8 April. To mark the start of the week, we share a message from our Director of Futures, John Booth.

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To mark #WorldDownSyndromeDay , staff and people supported at our Millview service took part in #LotsOfSocks by wearing odd socks to raise awareness and keep the conversation going. Our support workers work hard every day to end assumptions made about people they support.

Just released: Hillcrest Foundation Impact Report – External Funds 2023/24

This report showcases the results achieved by external community groups who received funding from the Foundation over the past 18 months.

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This week is #ScotAppWeek24 , a campaign shining a spotlight on the benefits that work-based learning brings .

In today’s final post, we hear from Max as he reflects on his apprenticeship and tells us how Hillcrest supports him in his career: bit.ly/3T9V2Bn

Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of women around the world. Happy International Women's Day! Let's continue to empower and uplift each other, break barriers, and strive for equality in every sphere of life! #internationalwomensday #IWD2024 #Equality

This week is #ScotAppWeek24 , a campaign shining a spotlight on the benefits that work-based learning brings to people, employers and the economy.

Today we hear from Casey as she reflects on her apprenticeship and tells us her hopes for the future: bit.ly/3PchY1A

This week is #ScotAppWeek24 , a campaign shining a spotlight on the benefits that work-based learning brings to people, employers and the economy.

Today we hear from Aidan as he reflects on his apprenticeship and tells us what skills he's developing: bit.ly/437aTVY

In today's instalment of #FacesofFutures , we share Iona's story.

Iona is a former resident of our Bruntsfield House homeless service in Edinburgh, and in this video, she tells us how Hillcrest Futures changed her life.

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This week is #ScotAppWeek24 , a campaign shining a spotlight on the benefits that work-based learning brings to people, employers and the economy.

In today’s post, we hear from Cara as she tells us what she enjoys most about her apprenticeship: bit.ly/435NOTv

This week is #ScotAppWeek24 , a campaign shining a spotlight on the benefits that work-based learning brings to people, employers and the economy.

In today’s Q&A post, we hear from Keir as he reflects on his apprenticeship.

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#SkillsGeneration

In today's instalment of #FacesofFutures , Service Manager Nadine tells us what she looks for when recruiting support workers, and why she enjoys working for Hillcrest Futures.

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Hillcrest’s young workforce receives support grants from The Prince’s Trust

Prince’s Trust Scotland, a charity helping young people, has given grants to young workers at Hillcrest to boost their careers.

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Hot off the press! The Hillcrest Futures February 2024 newsletter has just been released.

This issue is jam-packed with news, events and activities from over the past six months.

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