Improving access to opioid substitution therapy in acute hospital settings | Funded by @NIHRresearch | PI: @pwidpride
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15 Nov 2022
We launched the iHOST intervention at UCLH today. Why is improving hospital opioid substitution therapy important? š§µ(1/7)
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All the support around the fundraiser is MASSIVELY appreciated š§” more messaging will be out this week as we set out next steps.
Until then a quick sneak peek at some of the materials that will be available from our allies, from @annaddition to @swunion_uk and more!
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13 Dec 2023
Some release folks have a map here which has all the commissioned drug services in England on it - each of them can give naloxone, and we have links to the Scotland and wales delivery services there too: release.org.uk/naloxone-and-ā¦
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People who use heroin have high rates of emergency healthcare use, especially related to mental health, skin infections, and respiratory conditions. New research in @AddictionJrnl led by Naomi Van Hest. doi.org/10.1111/add.16401
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This is good- but should include opiate substitution medication as well- Huge risks for people who are dependent on opiates if doses are missed- precipitous discharge and illicit use @addictionprofs @iHOSTstudy
6 Nov 2023
šØNEW #SAFETYFLASHšØTime Critical Medication (TCM): The Safer Care Committee has highlighted that a MISSED dose can harm your patients.
Credit to @UKCPA for poster production - available at: tinyurl.com/TCMSafetyFlash
For more ā¹ļø rcem.ac.uk/safety-3/
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Our @FenellaSentance in @DDNMagazine highlights the surveillance faced by OST patients - and their struggle against it.
Additional barriers of access to medicine can increase harm, rather than reduce it - read Allie's story to see this in action.
drinkanddrugsnews.com/over-sā¦
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6 Aug 2023
@iHOSTstudy is recruiting! We are looking for a full time research fellow with experience in qual methods & process evaluation to join our team! Please apply & share to yr networks: jobs.ac.uk/job/DBU681/researā¦
@JScottUoB @VivProf @Release_drugs @LSHTMEvaluation
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9 Jun 2023
Such a wonderful conference! Thank you @lnnmhomeless #homelesshealth23 š
9 Jun 2023
Our @pwidpride talks about untreated opioid withdrawal in hospital as organizational neglect at the brilliant @lnnmhomeless conference.
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9 Jun 2023
Our @pwidpride talks about untreated opioid withdrawal in hospital as organizational neglect at the brilliant @lnnmhomeless conference.
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1 Jun 2023
@iHOSTstudy wonderful to meet your amazing team! Working hard to remove stigma/barriers/delays to accessing OST in hospital, reduce early discharge,improve admission length/outcomes! Letās champion change & implement systemic changes #hope #systemschange #Leeds š§”
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28 Apr 2023
Final presentation of the first session is by @pwidpride from @LSHTM talking about improving #opioid #substitution #treatment in acute hospital settings @rcpsychAddFac @rcpsych @SSA_Addiction @NHS_APA @addictionprofs #homelessness #heroin #hepatitis #endocarditis #sepsis
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19 Apr 2023
Also, of course, @ReducingHarm! I didn't have time to mention the amazing e-learning module, they and @JScottUoB have led on - promoting kind care, respectful communication and timely opioid withdrawal management for people who use drugs.
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19 Apr 2023
Thank you Jason & #HR23 but none of this would have been possible without the wonderful @iHOSTstudy team. A shout out to the hard work of Marisha Wickremsinhe & @JScottUoB, the @uclh team, Mike Brown, @FindandTreat, @Release_drugs, community members & more
18 Apr 2023
Amazing work by @pwidpride to introduce major policy changes for OAT prescribing in the hospital through the iHOST project presented at #HR23 @HRInews lshtm.ac.uk/research/centresā¦
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18 Apr 2023
Amazing work by @pwidpride to introduce major policy changes for OAT prescribing in the hospital through the iHOST project presented at #HR23 @HRInews lshtm.ac.uk/research/centresā¦
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18 Apr 2023
Thank you Peter & #HR23! For more info about the policy background see: bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.coā¦ and the @iHOSTstudy: lshtm.ac.uk/research/centresā¦
18 Apr 2023
@pwidpride Magdalena Harris letting #HR23 delegates know about #iHOST & how you/ āweā can make changes to hospital policies itās a āmessage of hopeā - so much great work here check it out !! Love the graphics too lshtm.ac.uk/research/centresā¦
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17 Apr 2023
Wonderful to be at #HR23, excited to speak on @iHOSTstudy policy progress in collaboration with @uclh, @Release_drugs, community members, clinicians & more. Together we can transform hospital care to meet the needs of people who use drugs!
17 Apr 2023
Our PI, Professor Magdalena Harris, is speaking at #HR23 on Tuesday at 2pm alongside amazing speakers! Join her in room 219š¤©
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18 Apr 2023
@pwidpride Magdalena Harris letting #HR23 delegates know about #iHOST & how you/ āweā can make changes to hospital policies itās a āmessage of hopeā - so much great work here check it out !! Love the graphics too lshtm.ac.uk/research/centresā¦
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17 Apr 2023
Our PI, Professor Magdalena Harris, is speaking at #HR23 on Tuesday at 2pm alongside amazing speakers! Join her in room 219š¤©
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