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DRUG
LIAISON SERVICE
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The drug liaison midwife Cath Siney co-ordinates maternity and gynaecology care for women who are drug dependent and/or alcohol dependent, or who are HIV or hepatitis B or C positive. The service began in 1990 and was the first of its kind. |
Referrals - answering machine in office 4014 |
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- internal bleep 201 (when in hospital) |
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- external long range bleep via switchboard |
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- book in antenatal clinic |
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Links to - drug and alcohol services |
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- HIV services |
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- GUM services |
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- Public Health department |
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- Child Protection services |
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Education - study days 5 annually |
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- substance misuse and women’s health (a basic awareness day) |
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- HIV and Hepatitis updates |
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