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Working Together to Reduce Harm (Substance Misuse) Delivery Plan 2016 - 2018

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Published Sep 2016 by Welsh Government

Format PDF

This Welsh Government delivery plan describes the work that will be undertaken reduce the harm caused by substance misuse. It includes actions related to hepatitis C such as the implementation of routine opt-out testing in substance misuse services.

Types Strategy & Planning

Regions UK, Wales

Themes Testing & Diagnosis, Awareness & Prevention

Audiences Medical professional, Drug services professional

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