Focus On: County Lines

“County Lines has contributed to an 807% increase in children referred for support by councils in relation to modern slavery” (1) What are ‘County Lines’? The National Crime Agency defines it as : “.. where illegal drugs are transported from one area to another, often across police and local authority boundaries (although not exclusively), usually by children … Read more “Focus On: County Lines”

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March 25, 2021

ILLY Team of the Year Winner 2020

Since 2017, we have proudly organised the ILLY Practitioner of the Year Award to highlight the hard work and dedication of individuals within the Public Health Sector. This year, in recognition of the outstanding team effort that all services have demonstrated in their response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we decided it would be more appropriate … Read more “ILLY Team of the Year Winner 2020”

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February 25, 2021

FocusOn: Prolonged Release Buprenorphine

“The Ministry of Health is encouraging accredited prescribers to review patients on sublingual buprenorphine and assess their suitability and interest in switching to depot buprenorphine formulations such as Buvidal® and Sublocade®” Mongan D, Galvin B, Farragher L, Dunne M, Nelson M. Impact of COVID-19 on drug services in four countries. (Health Research Board, Ireland. 2020) Buprenorphine: Sublingual … Read more “FocusOn: Prolonged Release Buprenorphine”

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February 24, 2021