Naloxone
When you have completed this e-learning module, you will:
- Understand drug related deaths and risks, and how to recognise the signs and symptoms of an overdose
- Know what to do and what not to do in the event of an overdose
- Be aware of what naloxone is and how it can help
- Be familiar with naloxone provision in the UK
- Understand the importance of training people in the use of naloxone and what should be included in training
- Be aware of available naloxone products and how to use them
- Understand who naloxone should be prescribed for, and how it is prescribed
- Know how to set up naloxone services in your area.
On completion a Certificate of Completion is issued.
The notional learning time is 1 hour.
The Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE) lists this as an advanced learning programme for pharmacy professionals.
Hepatitis C
Professor Foster discusses the essential role primary care plays in eliminating hepatitis C. Having provided curative treatment through the NHS for this cancer-causing virus to around 65,000 high risk individuals, a recent UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) report estimates that the majority of remaining infection may be from historic risk factors best found within the primary care population. The Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Elimination Programme is working to support GPs to find and treat these patients to achieve elimination before the global goal of 2030.
Alcohol & Other Drugs
October 2021
This joint webinar between Addiction Professionals and DDN looks at the statistics behind the worrying increase in alcohol-related deaths and will consider the causes, and what we can do to prevent further increases. Chair: Dr Steve Brinksman, Clinical Director, Addiction Professionals Kate Hall, Head of Operations, Substance Misuse Division, GMMH NHS Foundation Trust Aimee Carer, Person with lived experience Kieran Doherty Head of Quality and Governance, Inclusion
June 2021
This was a joint Addiction Professionals and Adfam webinar. Public Health England has recently published the new guidance ‘Parents with drug and alcohol problems: guidance for adult treatment and children and family services’. This webinar explores how to implement the guidance and how services can improve to meet the needs of parents, children and families.
Speakers: Virginia Wright, Parents, carers and families lead (alcohol and drugs) at Public Health England and Philip Breslin, Consultant, Adfam
For more information
Parents with alcohol and drug problems: support resources - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Quick access to data: NDTMS - National Drug Treatment Monitoring System
Quick access to the slide pack
Join the online community of professionals with an interest in parental alcohol and drug use and the impact it can have on children, carers and families at Home - Parental Alcohol and Drug Use - Knowledge Hub (khub.net) and keep up to date via our monthly newsletter for members on recent publications, policy updated and forthcoming webinars.
Prescribed Medications
Presenter: Dr Jennifer Seddon, lecturer in Psychology at Oxford Brookes University.
Chair: Dr Steve Brinksman, Clinical Director, Addiction Professionals
This webinar presents the findings of a recent research project that aimed to improve patient experience, questions answered by an expert panel of Drs, pharmacists and people with lived experience of prescription medication dependence. The webinar explores the prescription and management of medicines with a risk of dependence or withdrawal and the patient experience of care. It will focus on the use of benzodiazepines, z-drugs, opioids, gabapentinoids and antidepressants. Ensuring good patient experience for people prescribed these medications is a key focus for policy and practice.
September 2023