Opening of safe drugs consumption room in Glasgow delayed
It won't start operating on the 21st October as planned.
Last updated 9th Oct 2024
The opening date for the UK's first safe drugs consumption facility in Glasgow is being pushed back.
The city council is confirming it won't start operating on the 21st October as planned because the building still needs to be inspected.
A spokesperson said: “We are close to opening the UK’s first Safe Consumption Drug Facility and like any project of this scale, there are complexities which need to be worked out.
“Whilst we haven’t been able to meet our estimated opening date, all partners continue to work at pace to ensure that we get this service open as soon as possible.
“This will happen once the building passes the stringent NHS Assure process which has been put in place to ensure public safety.”