Written question WQ87933
- Asked by
- Laura Anne JonesConservative
- To be answered by
- Minister for Health and Social Services
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 7 days
Question
How many primary care services in Wales provide a direct referral route to substance misuse assessment services?
Answer
Answered by Deputy Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing
We do not hold data for Primary Care services with a direct referral route to substance misuse, however anyone can refer into services. In 2021-22 there were 25,172 individuals referred to substance misuse services, of which 1,403 are recorded as being from a GP. Area Planning Boards and partners work closely with primary care and provide information on referral routes should they need to refer into services.