DAPL Fife

04/03/2026

Please find a research request external to SWAN from a researcher at Abertay University:

The research will look into access to autism and ADHD assessments, and see how this can impact individuals wellbeing. You can take part if you're aged 16 or over and either self identify or have a formal diagnosis of autism and/or ADHD.
If you'd like to get involved, you can either click this link: https://abertay.fra1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0qsdeDPCLX780kK or email the researcher Patricia here: 2206908@uad.ac.uk

Image description: Poster with the heading “Participants Wanted” invites individuals to take part in a final year research project about access to Autism and ADHD assessment and diagnosis, noting that experiences vary widely and may impact wellbeing and quality of life.
A section titled “Why Take Part?” explains that participants can help improve understanding of diagnostic pathways and their impact on everyday life.
Under “What Does Participation Involve?” it states that participation consists of an anonymous online survey, completed in the participant’s own time, taking 10–15 minutes, with no identifying information collected.
The “Who Can Take Part?” section states that participants must be aged 16 years or over and have a formal or informal diagnosis, or self-identification, of Autism, ADHD, or both Autism and ADHD.
The poster includes a survey link (a Qualtrics URL hosted by Abertay University), identifies the researcher as Patricia Dow (email: 2206908@uad.ac.uk), and notes Abertay University ethics approval reference EMS10824.

04/03/2026

It’s important to us that those most affected by drug-related harms have a voice in discussions about policy, practice and solutions – so we’re pleased to be able to offer a small number of free places at our Stop The Deaths conference.

To be eligible for a fully funded place, you must have living or lived experience of substance use. Priority will be given to people with no income.

Applications are now open until 27 March at 5pm 👇

https://buff.ly/dW8mTkc

23/02/2026

Attending the NHS MI Winter School training today.
At DAPL, we are committed to continuous professional development to ensure we provide the most effective counselling services possible to the communities of Fife. Participating in this prestigious program is a key part of our effort to enhance our clinical skills and better support our adult and recovery services.

19/02/2026

Great opportunity for those with lived experience of mental health services to help shape and improve future support -event is free to attend and details of how to register are in the poster below

Fife Health and Social Care Partnership

13/02/2026

DAPL’s coordinator Susan has spent the day in Edinburgh with Lewis, Paula and Chelsea from the Scottish Drugs Forum traineeship team interviewing candidates for the 2026 -SVQ2 trainee programme. Exciting times ahead for some people 🙌
DAPL offers placement opportunities to psychology students, social work students, counselling students, recovery volunteers, art therapy students and SDF traineeship students.

13/02/2026

Could you help us help people who may be sleeping rough? It’s easier than you think. You simply let us know where and when you may have seen someone rough sleeping and our teams will then pay a visit to offer support and assistance to the individual.
It only takes a minute. Visit www.fife.gov.uk/roughsleepingsurvey. You could help change someone’s life.

11/02/2026

We are sharing a couple of photos of our counsellors Penny and Kerry at the "Love Yourself" event held for the students and staff at the University of Dundee Kirkcaldy campus today.

The event was really successful, and we had a large number of students visit our stall finding out about our counselling service There was also a great deal of interest in the drug and alcohol boxes, particularly from students who have previously completed or are currently undertaking placements within NHS Fife Addiction Services.

06/02/2026

We support the aims of Scottish Drugs Forum manifesto

Today we are sharing our manifesto for the 2026 Scottish Parliament election. It sets out what must change to deliver the bold, sustained, transformational change that Scotland urgently needs.

Read our full manifesto now: https://buff.ly/RvUVpzp

06/02/2026

Have your say and get £20 for telling your experience. All details are on the pictures.
Scottish Drugs Forum.

28/01/2026

Are you interested in archaeology, heritage, or gaining practical skills to boost your CV?

Join The Leven Programme Heritage and Archaeology Employability Course - no prior experience needed!

This exciting programme offers hands-on training in archaeology, fieldwork, and transferable skills that can be used across a wide range of careers. You’ll gain real experience, meet industry professionals, and explore fascinating heritage sites along the way.

The course takes place 23 February - 06 May 2026 and will be delivered twice each week (Mondays and Wednesdays) for four hours at a time.

If you're interested please e-mail Paul Murtagh for more information at Paul.murtagh@greenactiontrust.org

https://www.fva.org/news.asp?id=23013

Photo from The Leven Programme

[Image description: Nine people sit in a row on a low wall. There are a mix of men and women, all wearing jumpers and winter jackets. They are sitting in a park with grass in front of them and a road behind them.]

27/01/2026

We want to hear about your experience with MAT.

Our Peer Research and Engagement team is inviting people to share their experiences of accessing Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT).

This opportunity is open to people living in Argyll and Bute, East Dunbartonshire, Fife, and Highland who access support for alcohol or drug use, as well as family members of people receiving MAT in these four areas.

You can find out more details here: https://buff.ly/Lzvi7mb

By sharing your experience, you can help to ensure that the voices of people with lived and living experience – and their families – shape the future of treatment and support services across Scotland.