Reduce levels of alcohol related harm
The Northamptonshire in Primary Care project aims to reduce the levels of alcohol related harm in Northamptonshire by establishing systems of early identification and delivery of brief advice as common practice in GP surgeries county wide.
Where are we targeting?
All GP practices across all local authority districts in the county. We have special interest in those areas with high alcohol related harm.
Who is screened?
- All new patients.
- Patients who self identify a drink problem.
- Patients who present with Quality and Outcome.
- Framework and condition.
- Medication reviews.
Who screens?
- General practitioners.
- Practical nurses.
- Other health practitioners.
- Practice nurses.
- Other health professionals.
- Healthcare staff.
What we offer
Best practice updates to all health professionals aligned to surgeries incorporating:
- Alcohol awareness.
- Patterns of drinking.
- Screening tool.
- Brief Advice/extended brief advice.
- Care pathway and referral process.
- Health related issues.
We provided materials for display and access to relevant resources.
Supporting professionals
An alcohol healthcare practitioner supports health professionals at the surgery in a consecutive manner.
Government Incentive
The government has now introduced a Directed Enhanced Service (DES) relating to alcohol. By signing up to this service you will receive £2.33 for each newly registered patient, aged 16 and over, who receives alcohol screening using either the AUDIT-C or FAST tools, producing evidence outlined by government guidelines.
To gain advantage from the DES we can support you and your staff providing all the above through the project work.