Updated 23 February 2017
Poole addictions community team treated adults who were dependent upon alcohol or drugs. They provided a specialist prescribing service for heroin addiction, support and advice for stimulants and legal highs. The service had a specialist alcohol team who liaised with GP’s and local hospitals to provide community and inpatient detoxification. The service provided a confidential needle exchange for injecting drug use. They provided screening and vaccination for blood borne viruses. The service had a registered manager and was commissioned by the Borough of Poole and Public Health Dorset.
The service was previously inspected in 2014 and was found to meet all outcomes of the areas inspected.