Key outcomes
´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Public Health delivers a range of programmes in response to this strategy. Our primary role is to commission ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ appropriate to the needs of local communities, monitor and report on performance and communicate plans, activities and performance to stakeholders.
We commission a range of ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ across the ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ area, aimed at supporting problem drug and alcohol users.
These include:
- shared care for substance misuse (GP prescribing)
- community drug and alcohol treatment teams and other specialist treatment provision
- blood borne virus service
- detoxification and rehabilitation (including in-patient ´ºÓêÖ±²¥)
- structured day care
- specialist and community needle exchange and pharmacy provision
- outreach work with homeless and vulnerable groups
- young people’s ´ºÓêÖ±²¥
A variety of support and follow on ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ are also available including:
- tenancy support
- education and employment ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ to back up treatment and sustain recovery
- aftercare support
- relapse prevention
- training opportunities
- volunteer opportunities
Over the last few years, substantial developments have been made through the Drug Interventions Programme. The programme provides clear pathways through drug treatment and other ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ for those with offending and drug related problems. There has also been increased investment in the expansion of ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ within the primary care sector, aiming to improve involvement of users and carers in service development. Most ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ deal with mainly Class A drug users but some offer ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ for problematic use of other substances including cannabis and alcohol.