How many primary care services in Wales provide a direct referral route to substance misuse assessment services?
Answered by Deputy Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing | Answered on 06/04/2023
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.