Written question asked by Nigel Waterson (Conservative) on Monday, 15 January 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 January 2007. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Monday, 22 January 2007 on behalf of the Home Office.

Drug Intervention Programme: Eastbourne

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many drug users are registered with the Eastbourne drug intervention programme.

Answer: Eastbourne is part of East Sussex Drug Action Team area which is part of the Drug Interventions Programme (DIP) ““Non-intensive”” arrangements. East Sussex DAT receives funding for key aspects of the programme including arrest referral and the 24/7 phone line for clients.DIP management information indicates that, in November 2006 the cumulative case load for East Sussex Drug Action Team area stood at 71 clients. In this context, being on the case load means that individuals are being case managed by drug workers, having been assessed as requiring interventions which are agreed in a specific care plan. The drugs worker will ensure that there is at all times co-ordination of the care plan, which in addition to drug treatment may include support with issues relating to accommodation, finances and rebuilding family relationships. The cumulative case load will change as new clients are engaged and existing ones no longer require management or are temporarily suspended while their management is supervised elsewhere.

Secondary information