Delay Announced for UK's First Drug Consumption Room in Glasgow

The facility, intended to address Scotland's drug crisis, awaits final safety checks before opening.

The opening of the Safer Drugs Consumption Facility in Glasgow has been postponed from its original date of October 21, 2024.
The delay is due to pending checks under the NHS Assure process, which ensures the safety of healthcare construction projects.
The facility aims to provide a supervised environment for drug use, including heroin and cocaine, to reduce overdoses and drug-related deaths.
Scotland faces a significant drug death crisis, with 1,172 deaths reported in 2023, marking a 12% increase from the previous year.
The Scottish government supports the project with up to £2.3 million annually, highlighting a commitment to radical action in public health.