Findings from the National Collaborative's Call for Evidence on the experiences of people affected by substance use and their human rights.

In May – August 2023, the National Collaborative launched a Call for Evidence to gather views from around Scotland about people’s experiences of substance use and human rights.

The findings from this Call for Evidence have been analysed and are available in the following formats:

Video summary of the findings from the Call for Evidence

The findings from this Call for Evidence were used to inform and shape a draft Charter of Rights for people affected by substance use.  The draft Charter opened for consultation in early 2024.

The Call for Evidence work brought together people affected by substance use, their families and people working across a wide range of services.

  • More than 650 people took part
  • 8 national sessions
  • 37 community conversations
  • 19 survey responses from individuals

For more information please email: nationalcollaborative@gov.scot