Common use of Access and Referral Pathways Clause in Contracts

Access and Referral Pathways. Access to needle syringe provision facilities and harm reduction initiatives is voluntary. The Services provided by the Pharmacy form an integral part of shared care of substance misusers and as such, need to have clear links to other aspects of service provision. Liaison is encouraged, within the bounds of local information sharing guidelines, with the whole range of health and social care organisations and refers to existing schemes (e.g. health centres, GPs, the probation service, the youth service, other substance misuse treatment services etc.).