PHE’s latest operational advice is for for alcohol, drugs and nicotine in emergency accommodation for people experiencing rough sleeping. The advice is aimed at local authority public health commissioners and
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Mutual Aid, Smart Recovery, and 12 Step move online to support people during COVID-19
The following information was circulated by PHE While Mutual Aid, Smart Recovery and 12 Step play an important role in people’s recovery, the current Coronavirus (Covid-19) situation means that for
COVID-19 surveys on substance misuse and related issues
A number of organisations have issued surveys to gather information from across different support services and individuals to assess the impact of COVID-19. We have listed some of the surveys
COVID-19: Testing available for substance misuse treatment organisations
The government has released guidance on the strategy for testing for COVID-19. The guidance makes clear that testing capacity is being built gradually in a phased approach. Nevertheless, the guidance
Collective Voice launches new COVID-19 email bulletin
This new weekly bulletin contains the latest news, resources and guidance to support the drug and alcohol treatment sector during the COVID-19 emergency. Please sign up to receive the bulletin
COVID-19: PHE releases guidance for drug and alcohol treatment services
PHE’s new guidance for commissioners and providers of services for people who use drugs or alcohol makes clear that services do not need to close at the current time as
COVID-19: Guidance for people who are clinically extremely vulnerable
Last week, the government released guidance for people who are clinically extremely vulnerable, and committed to contacting them through the NHS. People who use drugs or alcohol will not be
Cabinet Office issues guidance on public procurement
The government has issued two policy notes on public procurement during the COVID-19 crisis that are highly relevant to substance misuse services. The guidance sets out important measures that can
COVID-19: Statements from the sector
Collective Voice: Change, grow, live (and Advice for anyone on a methadone or buprenorphine prescription)Changing LivesCranstounEDPHumankindPhoenix FuturesTurning Point We Are With You MEAM partners: ClinksHomeless LinkMindMEAM Wider field: WDPNHS Substance
COVID-19: Guidance on parental key worker status
The government has published guidance for schools, colleges and local authorities on maintaining educational provision during the COVID-19 crisis. Children of designated key workers can receive childcare at school to
