Agenda item

Joint report of the Executive Director, Commuunity and Children’s Services and Director of Public Health, City & Hackney Public Health.

The Sub Committee received a joint report of the Executive Director, Community and Children’s Services and the Director of Public Health, City & Hackney on the Combating Drugs Partnership and substance use support update.

A query was raised regarding the outreach and support for the LBGTQ+ community. Members were informed that the department is working with two organisations, Antidote and The Love Tank, to review the use of sex amongst the LBGTQ+ community, as well as hormonal drug use amongst the trans community.

In response to a question, the Sub Committee were informed that a review is underway to explore what approaches are working, the uptake on various services, and what services and approaches are missing. Members were informed that over two-thirds of those sleeping rough have a drug and alcohol need.

RESOLVED – That the Sub Committee note the update.