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Abstract

In Scotland, despite high levels of alcohol use by women, public awareness and professional knowledge of the risks of drinking while pregnant are low and there has been very little research into foetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) and their effects. Recently, however, the Scottish Government has shown leadership with the commissioning of an FASD e-learning resource from NHS Education Scotland, the development of a toolkit for FASD Awareness Day and the planned institution of two two-day intensive training courses for health and social care professionals in the recognition, assessment, diagnosis and support of children affected by foetal alcohol harm. This article charts some of these developments.

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FASD Scotland training

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