The term Dual Diagnosis covers a wide range of co-existing mental health and substance misuse problems. It is hard to assess the exact levels of substance misuse (drugs and alcohol), both in the general population and in those with mental health problems, however research indicates that substance misuse is much more prevalent in those with mental health problems, with alcohol being the most common substance misused.
The needs of Dual Diagnosis service users are often complex, and in most cases cannot be met by individual services. Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust recognise the importance of collaborative working between mental health and substance misuse services and are therefore working alongside partner organisations to ensure that service users are not shunted from one service to another.
This webpage is intended to be a resource for all practitioners, service users, carers and the general public to raise awareness of the issues of Dual Diagnosis and promote collaborative working.
Documents
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CAB Bulletin for Dual Diagnosis Week
LCFT Dual Diagnosis Strategy - This is the strategy for all of LCFT which is currently being implemented to promote collaborative working between mental health & substance misuse services.
Dual Diagnosis Toolkit - A Practical Guide For Professionals & Practitioners. Tool Kit developed by Rethink & Turning Point- Practitioners can be experts in their own field but unsure of how other relevant services work. We hope this toolkit will build bridges to promote understanding, co-operation and better outcomes for people affected - Lord Victor Adebowale Chief Executive, Turning Point Cliff Prior Chief Executive.
Dual Diagnosis in mental health inpatient and day hospital settings
Dual Diagnosis Good Practice Guide
Partnership Framework Document - Blackpool Document outlining the liaison model of working with dual diagnosis for service users in Blackpool
Partnership Framework Document - Blackburn with Darwen Document outlining the liaison model of working with dual diagnosis for service users in Blackburn with Darwen
Partnership Framework Document - Chorley & South Ribble Document outlining the liaison model of working with dual diagnosis for service users in Chorley & South Ribble
Partnership Framework Document - Lancaster & Morecambe document outlining the liaison model of working with dual diagnosis for service users in Lancaster & Morecambe
Partnership Framework Document - Fylde & Wyre document outlining the liaison model of working with dual diagnosis for service users in Fylde & Wyre
Partnership Framework Document - Preston document outlining the liaison model of working with dual diagnosis for service users in Preston
Partnership Framework Document - Ormskirk & Skelmersdale document outlining the liaison model of working with dual diagnosis for service users in Ormskirk & SkelmersdaleContacts
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Blackburn & Darwen Link Workers - Nominated link workers from all mental health & substance misuse teams in Blackburn andDarwen
Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde Link Workers - Nominated link workers from all mental health & substance misuse teams in Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre
Burnley, Pendle, Rossendale, Hyndburn & Ribble Valley - Nominated link workers from all mental health & substance misuse teams in Burnley, Pendle, Rossendale, Hyndburn & Ribble Valley
Chorley & South Ribble Link Workers - Nominated link workers from all mental health & substance misuse teams in Chorley & South Ribble
Lancaster & Morecambe - Nominated link workers from all mental health & substance misuse teams in Lancaster & Morecambe
Preston Link Workers - Nominated link workers from all mental health & substance misuse teams in Preston
West Lancashire Link Workers - Nominated link workers from all mental health & substance misuse teams in Ormskirk & Skelmersdale
For general enquiries please email Yvonne Guilfoyle: yvonne.guilfoyle@lancashirecare.nhs.uk
Useful Links
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On line brief intervention training - This e-Learning module consists of 5 sessions and an assessment
SMART Recovery - Self Management & Recovery Training - helps individuals gain independence from addictive behaviours (substances or activities)
Daily Dose - Drug & Alcohol News Service
Information Leaflets for Service Users - The dual diagnosis section contains good practice examples as well as useful tools, documents and key resources in the areas of Commissioning and implementation, Educational materials, Policy and reports, Research and opinion, Statistics and Training and toolkits.
Narcotics Anonymous - NA is a non-profit Fellowship of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. The only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using.The information on this site is provided for those who think they may have a drug problem, professionals working with addicts seeking recovery and recovering addicts.
Alcoholics Anonymous - Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men & women for whom alcohol has become a major problem. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. Information about all AA meetings in this area.
National Treatment Agency - The National Treatment Agency for Substance Misuse (NTA) is a special health authority within the NHS, established by Government in 2001 to improve the availability, capacity and effectiveness of treatment for drug misuse in England.
Steroid Use/Performance Enhancing Drugs - Information about steroid use. Discussion boards to post queries regarding treatment & advice re steroid use.
Mental Health Foundation - The monthly magazine that brings you news, views, in-depth analysis, research and best practice in mental health and social care today. Mental Health Today is advised by an editorial group representing key organisations in the voluntary sector including: The Mental Health Foundation, Together, Rethink, Mental Health Media, the Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health, the King's Fund, and the Scottish Development Centre.
Medication Management for Patients with Dual Diagnosis - An interesting American presentation detailing medications that may be contra-indicated in treatment of co-existing mental ill health & substance use & those medications which may be helpful.
Understanding Addiction- Mouse Game Website giving information about addiction- quite fun & interactive. Might appeal more to younger adults
