2. NTA Overdose && NNaallooxxoonnee
TTrraaiinniinngg PPrrooggrraammmmee,, 22001111
“…training clarifies the causes
of overdose and dispels myths
about how to respond, and
leaves people more willing to
intervene”
3. ACMD CCoonnssiiddeerraattiioonn ooff
NNaallooxxoonnee RReeppoorrtt 22001122
“Evidence … shows that training in all aspects
of overdose response is important alongside
naloxone provision, and benefits both service
users and carers”.
4. Service Evaluation of Scotland's Take-Home
Naloxone Programme Report May 2014
Recommendations…consideration is given to:
•Naloxone training and supply in community
pharmacies
•Increase the training and take-up of supply (for those
leaving prison)
•Further exploration of the training of police with
regard to naloxone …
5. The impact of take-home naloxone distribution
and training on opiate overdose - THN Project in
Wales. Bennett & Holloway Findings 2014
• Confidence in being able to take the required
steps to safeguard lives… significantly increased.
• Following training, all trainees were willing to put
overdose sufferers in the recovery position, check
airways, call emergency services, and administer
naloxone.
6. The impact of take-home naloxone distribution
and training on opiate overdose - THN Project in
Wales. Bennett & Holloway Findings 2014
• Training led to increased knowledge about
overdose and use of naloxone and other
appropriate actions, and increased confidence
and willingness to take action.
• Trainees …were willing and able to use naloxone
and that its use was generally straightforward.
7.
8. Seven aarreeaass ooff lleeaarrnniinngg
1. Administration sites
2. Time over which it is effective
3. Method of administration
4. Overdose risk factors
5. Signs of an overdose
6. Appropriate methods of dealing with an OD
Reference: The impact of take-home naloxone distribution and training on opiate
overdose - THN Project in Wales. Bennett & Holloway.
9. SMMGP e-learning module
“My hands were
shaking, I was
scared. But I knew I
had to do something
or he would die.
Now when I look at
him, I smile inside”.
11. Letter from Jane Ellison Parliamentary UUnnddeerr--
SSeeccrreettaarryy PPuubblliicc HHeeaalltthh, ttoo PPrrooff IIvveerrsseenn.. JJuullyy
22001144
“till October 2015… this will allow for organisations
to plan for the training …”
Will somebody please tell the Minister we’re
doing it already!?
16. AA ccaallll ttoo aaccttiioonn::
We accept the things that cannot be changed
Ask that you have the courage to change what you
can
and the wisdom to make a difference.
Now.
