MAT Standard 8 - All people have access to independent advocacy and support for housing, welfare and income needs.

The effective implementation of the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Standards will transform treatment services and the experience of people in treatment. Delivering the National Mission to Reduce Drug Deaths and the treatment engagement target depends on this transformation being made.

This webinar series will explore how progress with implementation is being made in settings across Scotland and the challenge that remains.

Standard 8 - All people have access to independent advocacy and support for housing, welfare and income needs.

People have the right to ask for a worker who will support them with any help they need with housing, welfare or income. This worker will support people when using services, make sure they get what best suits them and that they are treated fairly.

Speakers:

- Rhona Willder, Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance

- Mary Sneddon, Manager, Dundee Advocacy

- Freya Brock, Reach Advocacy

- Niamh Eastwood and Fenella Sentance, Release

This webinar was held on Friday 2 December 2022, 1.00pm - 2.20pm