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Ellesmere Port Drug Service
 
How can I get in ?
 
Keyworkers  Outside No. 6 building   Ellesmere Port & Neston Community Drug Team provides a wide range
of services to help people deal
with substance misuse & dependence. We are based at
No.6 Shrewsbury Road in Ellesmere Port.
Keyworkers Outside No. 6
 
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We hope you find these pages describing the unit's work information useful. Please feel free to contact us with and comments you have.
  A group of clients waiting to be assessed
Call into No. 6 and refer yourself:
 
  • Drop-in is available on Monday
    1.30pm - 4.30pm
  • Appointments only on Friday
    9.00am - 4.30pm
Referral consists of a short informal interview

Following the referral you will be placed on the waiting list for a full assessment. You will be sent an appointment for your assessment.
 
What is an assessment ?
 
An assessment is an interview to explore issues around your substance misuse/ dependence. All decisions about treatment are based on each individuals assessment and are negotiated between yourself, your keyworker and the doctor, to work towards your stated goals. We always ask for a urine sample at assessments and reviews. You will be seen for assessment within 4 weeks following referral.
 
What happens next ?
 
You will be placed on a waiting list for a space in service. As soon as it is your turn, you will be sent a doctor's appointment.
 
What happens when I am in service ?
 
You will be given a keyworker who will help create, monitor and review your treatment plan, and deal with any treatment issues that come up.
 
What about confidentiality ?
 
Ellesmere Port & Neston Community Drug Service recognises that confidentiality is of great importance to clients. You can therefore expect that:
 
  • We do not share information that you give us with anyone outside the agency without your permission.* Occasionally the service is required to give information to outside agencies, i.e. Probation, who may require information for court reports. However, we will always attempt to discuss this with you first.
  • Information kept about you will only be used as necessary to provide you with a good service.
  • Your records and case notes will be stored safely on site and you have theright to apply to see them.
  • Your GP will always be informed of your prescription.
* We are obliged to conform with Child Protection Legislation, which gives the safety of children priority over all other issues. If Social Services or the local police require information regarding a child protection issue, we will give this information without your consent.   Samples of powdered drugs
 
Zero Tolerance
 
We support the Government's Zero Tolerance campaign to stop violence against staff in the NHS.
 
Wilful, violent behaviour towards staff will be reported to the police.
 
Persistent offensive behaviour may result in you being removed from the service.
 
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