FOI/25/176
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| Reference | FOI/25/176 |
|---|---|
| Description | Regarding toxicological screening procedures |
| Date requested | 29/08/2024 |
| Attachments | N/A |
Request
To aid your understanding, this request pertains to procedures, information, testing, and advice, offered to those who would colloquially be referred to as individuals who believe they might have been “drugged” or “roofied”.
Specifically, I would like to request the following information:
1. What are the standard procedures for conducting screenings for individuals who believe they might have been administered a substance without their consent upon presenting to A&E
2. Are there specific protocols for these situations, and if so, what are they?
3. If there is a document, flow chart or any other materials, pertaining to these procedures, please can these be attached to your reply.
4. What information is given to patients regarding the utility and limitations of testing conducted in your A&E setting, including the context of potential law enforcement or justice processes, if any?
5. Does this information make clear whether or not tests conducted in A&E are admissible in court? If so, what does it state?
6. What advice or support is provided to individuals during and after the screening process?
7. Are there any follow-up procedures or referrals to other support services offered to these individuals?
8. If there is a document, flow chart or any other materials, provided to patients, please can these be attached to your reply.
9. What is the scope of screening conducted in your A&E? If available, what type of testing is used.
10 Are any specific drugs or substances prioritised or given special attention during these screenings?
11. Have A&E staff hadspecific and dedicated training about spiking? If so, please provide details of this training.
Response
Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH) is a community based organisation which specialises with providing care in the community. Therefore CLCH does not operate any Accident & Emergency services. Unfortunately CLCH is unable to provide you with the information you are requesting.
For further information on which of the services are provided by CLCH, please visit the link below: