Brief Insight 13: Mid & East Lothian Alcohol & Drug Partnership: East Lothian Substance Use Service: Assertive outreach and same day access
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Summary
In October 2022, the East Lothian Substance Use Service began to offer same day access to Opiate Substitute Treatment (OST). This service is delivered by one member of the nursing team and provides three appointment slots every weekday. Referrals are generally seen on the same day unless the person requests a later date to suit their own preferences and availability.
Although referrals come into the service from a range of partners, an additional route opened in December 2021 through their new Assertive Outreach team. This team are well placed to facilitate entry into the same day treatment programme and do so at every opportunity.
Please send us an email at his.alcoholanddrugs@nhs.scot if you:
- have a question about our programme or resources
- would like to speak to a member of our team about our work