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Written question asked by Stephen Morgan (Labour) on Tuesday, 12 March 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 14 March 2019. It was answered by Steve Brine (Conservative) on Wednesday, 20 March 2019 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Naloxone

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the National Aids Trust report of 5 February 2019, Drug-related deaths in England, if the Government will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a national naloxone programme.

Answer

Local authorities are responsible for assessing local needs and commissioning drug prevention, treatment and harm reduction services to meet these needs. This includes making sure they have sufficient coverage of take-home naloxone to prevent drug-related deaths.

The Government is encouraging and supporting local areas to expand the provision of naloxone, with guidance, advice and tools.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
231552
Session
2017-19
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Death Drugs Misuse Naloxone
Link
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