Services Database Medication Assisted Treatment Service
Service ID
28236
Description
Aims and intended service outcomes
Drug and alcohol treatment services and community pharmacies can work together to enhance the treatment and care experience for people who are prescribed MAT.
A holistic core offer for all those receiving MAT can deliver safe and effective care at the point of delivery, with an emphasis on:
- promoting engagement with treatment.
- managing risk.
- improving health.
- enhancing quality.
The service will aim to:
- have a holistic approach to pharmacy commissioned services for those engaged with substance misuse services to enhance the health and wellbeing of individuals affected by drugs.
- manage risks such as drug-related deaths, overdose, and other threats to health.
- have a quality-driven commissioned service with a framework which underpins it.
Location of service
Norfolk 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.
