Claim John Swinney stayed at Peter Mandelson's residence is Mostly True
The first minister has been criticised online for staying with Mandelson on a trip to the US last year. We looked at the truth behind the claims.
From the Margins
8 articles
Commission calls for urgent action on ‘Scotland’s crisis’ with drugs, alcohol and mental health
People with both mental health and drug and alcohol problems are being “abandoned by a broken system” meant to help
‘I can change my life’: young people with parents in addiction speak out
The Ferret’s From The Margins project works with citizen journalists who have lived experience of overlapping issues including homelessness,
From the Margins: Karin Goodwin Q&A
This is member-exclusive conversation about our brand new series From The Margins. Ferret Journalist Karin Goodwin speaks with Digital Engagement
Peter’s Story: ‘It’s not plain sailing…but my life has changed’
The Ferret’s From The Margins project works with citizen journalists who have lived experience of overlapping issues including homelessness,
Mental health services failing people using alcohol and drugs
People who use drugs and alcohol are being denied proper support to deal with their mental health problems, The Ferret’
Tam’s story: ‘Lives can change when people get the right support’
In the Ferret’s From The Margins project, reporter Karin Goodwin works with citizen journalists who have lived experience of
From the margins: escaping the cycle of addiction, homelessness and trauma
Michael dials the number for the alcohol and drug crisis centre and holds the phone to his ear. It’s
Drugs minister ‘deeply sorry’ for those ‘let down’ by addiction services
Scotland’s Minister for Drugs Policy has admitted people are still being “let down” by addiction services and said she