Tailor communications in accordance with data of most commonly used substances
Co-ordinate a schools-based prevention programme across the county
Increase access to youth drug treatment to reduce use persisting into adulthood
Develop methods for providing public health input to alcohol licensing decisions given the increase in purchasing from off-license venues
Consider ways to reduce alcohol consumption across the population, not just in dependent drinkers
Investigate options for reducing recreational use of nitrous oxide, in conjunction with awaited new national guidance
Develop additional offers to support residents to reduce their alcohol consumption
Addressing risk factors and additional support needs
Identify and support vulnerable family members when managing an individual’s drugs or alcohol misuse
Improve identification and support for adults as well as children at risk of exploitation
Increase the identification of military veterans in Buckinghamshire healthcare systems
Introduce a consistent drugs and alcohol intervention service across all six Thames Valley custody suites
Develop closer working between drugs and alcohol and mental health services to facilitate holistic care
Review accommodation options for those with drugs or alcohol issues
Promote the use of the Family and Carers Service
Investigate and reduce features contributing to early unplanned exits in Buckinghamshire treatment
Reducing harms and promoting safety
Work with the Opportunity Bucks programme given the geographical alignment of drug and alcohol-related crime
Examine the recent fall in deaths despite the rising national trend via a drug-related deaths audit to identify if there may be specific actions that can be expanded
Enhance the identification of drivers for neighbourhood crime
BHT to consider an Alcohol Care Team
Increase the uptake of smoking cessation amongst drugs and alcohol treatment clients
Review opportunities to reduce the number dependent on prescription medication
Work towards achieving hepatitis C micro-elimination status for the Buckinghamshire drug treatment service
Increase the proportion of eligible residents receiving hepatitis B vaccination
Working together
Increase active referrals into specialist drugs and alcohol treatment services to facilitate providing early support and harm reduction
Strengthen referral pathways for those users leaving prison into community-based treatment services