Services Database Supervised Administration (Berkshire Area)
Service ID
108898
Description
Aims
2.1 The Supervised Consumption Programme is an integral and complementary part of WDP
West Berkshire ’s strategy for substance misuse.
2.2 To provide regular contact for substance misusers with healthcare professionals and where
necessary, to help them access further advice and assistance.
2.3 To improve the health of substance misusers by developing a shared care scheme, based
within pharmacies, which ensures that prescribed medication for the treatment of substance misuse is consumed under professional supervision and that appropriate information is
recorded.
2.4 To formalise communication and governance between pharmacy contractors, prescribers,
their service users and other health care professionals.
Location of service
Thames Valley LPC
Commissioner
Local Authority (LA)
Method of commissioning
Local Authority contract
Source of funding
Local Authority (LA)
Service type
Supervised administration
Other organisations involved
Dates
Start date:
End date:
Status
Ongoing
Training
Not known.
Comments
This service is available in the Berkshire area only.
