Common use of Background to service Clause in Contracts

Background to service. NHS Grampian clinical treatment services for substance misuse provide integrated, evidence based clinical service to patients in both specialist and primary care settings. The aim of this service is to reduce the harm associated with illicit drug use and support patients towards stabilisation and recovery. Ultimately this will enable them to fulfil their potential in society. With increasing integration as part of the Health and Social care Integration programme, there is a move to provide tailored clinical and social support to patients. This SLA aims to define the role of community pharmacy in this collaboration. Effective communication between the partners involved in each patient’s care plays an important part in the effective delivery of this service.

Background to service. NHS Grampian clinical treatment services for substance misuse provide an integrated, evidence based clinical service to patients in both specialist and primary care settings. The aim of this service is to reduce the harm associated with illicit drug use and support patients towards stabilisation and recovery. Ultimately this will enable them to fulfil their potential in society. With increasing integration as part of the Health and Social care Integration programme, there is a move to provide tailored clinical and social support to patients. This SLA aims to define the role of community pharmacy in this collaboration. Effective communication between the partners involved in each patient’s care plays an important part in the effective delivery of this service.