Harm Reduction Services
All harm reduction services are commissioned by CGL. They are managed on CGL’s behalf by Lloydspharmacy.
Supervised Consumption:
- The lead pharmacist(s) providing the service must complete on a three yearly basis the CPPE Substance use and misuse e-learning (this consists of four modules)
- All pharmacists involved in delivering the service must complete the CPPE Declaration of Competence (DoC) for Supervised administration of prescribed medicine. It is recommended that any technicians working in the pharmacy also complete this DoC.
- All pharmacists, pre- registration pharmacists, ACTs and registered technicians must complete the CPPE safeguarding children and vulnerable adults e-learning and the associated level one and level two e-assessments.
- All staff involved in delivering the service must read and sign the SOP.
- Attendance may be required at any training events organised by Lloydspharmacy.
Needle Exchange:
- The lead pharmacist(s) providing the service must complete on a three yearly basis the CPPE Substance use and misuse e-learning (this consists of four modules)
- The lead pharmacist(s) providing the service must complete the CPPE safeguarding children and vulnerable adults e-learning and the associated level one and level two e-assessments.
- All pharmacists involved in delivering this service must complete the CPPE DoC for Needle Exchange. It is recommended that any technicians working in the pharmacy also complete this DoC.
- Attendance by a representative from the pharmacy at any annual training events organised by CGL.
Naloxone Service:
Only pharmacies offering Needle Exchange and Supervised Consumption services are eligible for this service. Pharmacists must have completed the required training for those services prior to offering the Take Home Naloxone service.
- A pharmacist and representative may be required to attend an initial training session and any training updates.
For contractual queries – aspirepsda@mckesson.uk
For additional collections of returned needles or extra bins contact SWS on 02035 442020 or waste.cgl@sustainable-advantage.com
To order kits use the web based portal https://fcom.uk/login
If you have problems accessing the site contact NXSales@Frontier-group.co.uk in the first instance or call 01495 235 800 option 1
CGL – 0300 555 0101 or cambridgeshirereferrals@cgl.org.uk
You claim for all locally commissioned services via PharmOutcomes
Dial 999 if a client is in immediate danger, needs urgent medical attention or is the victim of a serious crime.
For further information visit the safeguarding website – www.safeguardingcambspeterborough.org.uk
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