Our bank of resources come from across health and care services in Scotland. They will support you in delivering the MAT standards.
If you would like to share any resources you have found helpful, please get in touch with us at his.alcoholanddrugs@nhs.scot
MAT standard one: same day access
MAT standard operating procedure for new and returning individuals – East Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership
MAT standard two: choice
- Prescribing guidelines for MAT with Opioid Substitution Therapy – NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde ADRS
Microdosing flash report – NHS Ayrshire and Arran
MAT standard three: assertive outreach and anticipatory care
- Standard operating procedure – NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde ADRS Crisis Outreach Service
- Meeting operational process – NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde ADRS Crisis Outreach Service
- Service specification – NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde ADRS Crisis Outreach Service
MAT standard four: harm reduction
- Standard operating procedure: assessing and implementing harm reduction (HR) interventions as part of clinical drugs treatment
- Cocaine toolkit – NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde ADRS Crisis Outreach Service
- MAT standards informed response for benzodiazepine harm reduction guidance – Scottish Drug Deaths Taskforce
- SIFS cohort 4 flash report
- Women, pregnancy and substance use good practice guidelines
MAT standard five: retention
Resources coming soon. If you have something we can add please email us at his.alcoholanddrugs@nhs.scot
MAT standards six and ten: psychological support and trauma informed care
- Delivery of psychological interventions and trauma informed care report and support plan – NHS Ayrshire and Arran
MAT standard seven: primary care
Resources 1 and 2 are guides to help people make informed decisions about antidepressants, benzodiazepines and z-drugs. They are designed for healthcare professionals and people taking these medicines. The guides offer practical advice to support care that meets each person’s needs and preferences.
The guides were developed by the Scottish Government with support from NHS Scotland, academics and people with lived experience. They promote safe and appropriate prescribing, help improve treatment outcomes and support person-centred care.
The guides were produced following a recommendation from the Short Life Working Group on Prescription Medicines and Withdrawal. This group reviewed antidepressant use across Scotland and included healthcare professionals and people with lived experience.
- Quality prescribing for antidepressants improvement guide – Scottish Government
- Quality prescribing for Benzodiazepines and z-drugs improvement guide – Scottish Government
A research article detailing the development and outcomes of specialised Pharmacist Independent Prescriber clinics being delivered in GP practices within NHS Lanarkshire. It offers advice and recommendations for the development of similar services and to minimise associated risks for Opioid Dependant patients.
- Development of pharmacist independent prescribing clinics to treat opioid analgesic dependence report – NHS Lanarkshire
MAT standard eight: independent advocacy and social support
Resources coming soon.
If you have something we can add please email us at his.alcoholanddrugs@nhs.scot
MAT standard nine: mental health
- Interface and shared care between substance use services and other mental health and learning disability services report – NHS Forth Valley
- Shared care guideline for specialist mental health services – NHS Forth Valley
- Adult mental health and addictions service shared guidance – NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
- Substance use amongst inpatients on mental health ward practical guide – Scottish Government