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Visiting 20 different temporary accommodation venues across Glasgow city centre, researchers passed study information to staff [One hundred and thirty eligible participants with at least one overdose in the past 6 months were offered recruitment across 20 different sites in Glasgow between 11 May and 1 September 2021. Two patients declined, leaving 128 who provided informed consent (Fig. Baseline interviews lasted approximately one hour. Following baseline interviews, which were conducted in person in the patient’s choice of venue, researchers accessed each patient’s multiple clinical and social care records: General Practitioner; hospital; ADRS/mental health; prescribing; social work; and third sector homelessness charity. Records were sought from NHS health board areas outside Greater Glasgow and Clyde if required. This enabled capture of complete data on diagnoses, laboratory tests, prescribing, healthcare contacts, housing and registration with services.