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Reducing harm caused by alcohol

Alcohol Awareness Week

16-22 November 2015 If you are looking for a good time to deliver Rory in your school or agency, Alcohol Awareness Week might just be it. Click here for access to leaflets and information about alcohol in Scotland    …

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Wanted voluntary sector agencies….

We are about to pilot our new C.H.A.T. (Children Harmed by Alcohol Toolkit) and are looking for voluntary sector agencies to take part.  There are only a few places left. If your organisation works with children and young people aged 4…

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FreeRory Training now available for Glasgow Schools

We are delighted to announce that Glasgow ADP has funded Rory training and resources for Glasgow City Schools. Click here for more information on dates and how to book >>Rory Training Dates Glasgow

Adolescent substance misuse conference – Glasgow

Alcohol Focus Scotland Acting Chief Executive, Jennifer Curran will be chairing part of the conference with Jane Wilson, Senior Learning and Development Coordinator speaking about our new ‘Alcohol Truth’ project which has been piloted and independently evaluated. Click here for…

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Welcome to Benbecula

A big thank you to all who came along to our Rory and Oh Lila training last week in Benbecula. We look forward to hearing how you are getting on  

Welcome to Stornoway

Thank you to those who came to our Rory training this week in Stornoway.  

9th September – FASD Awareness Day

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) refers to a range of permanent and irreversible birth defects caused by a woman drinking during pregnancy. FASD is difficult to diagnose because there is no test. Avoiding alcohol during pregnancy and when planning pregnancy is…

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Rory Newsletter #4

Welcome back from holidays those of you who have had the summer off…. Please find attached the latest RoryNewsletter 4 Sept2015.  There is some information on new resources and changes to the website and training dates as well as a…

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Can you speak another language?

We have had some requests for Rory to be translated into other languages for children whose first language is not English. We would love to hear from anyone who could volunteer some time to help.  >> More Information Translation of…

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Rory Website Updated

Have a look through the Rory website and check out the new information for kids and practitioners.