Coronavirus restrictions meant we couldn't see people in person, so our support group moved online. We used online platforms such as Zoom. However, many of the people who use our services do not have access to digital devices and data. This meant people had significant barriers to accessing support for their drug and alcohol use.
We successfully applied for a small funding grant. It was from Discover Digital user engagement small grants, administered by the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland in 2021. We used this to pay for digital devices and data packages. It meant people could attend our group work programme online!
This short video celebrates the impact this grant has had on our work and the support for people who use our service.