Author: Erica Coney

Self-Referral to Lincolnshire Recovery Partnership (Specialist Drug and Alcohol Service) via
www.lincsrecoverypartnership.co.uk

Professionals from any agency become aware of a child/unborn child in an environment where there is parental or other significant person(s) who has problematic drug or alcohol use. Remain mindful that adult and children’s services should provide a co-ordinated whole family approach.
Completion of Parenting Drug and Alcohol Checklist to clarify issues (Appendix 4) Or
Complete referral to Lincolnshire Recovery Partnership www.lincsrecoverypartnership.co.uk
Email Lincolnshire Recovery Partnership for further advice lincs.info@lincsrecoverypartnership.co.uk or call 0800 3047021

Consent and safeguarding checks completed and advice sought if required. If concerned about the child’s welfare then practitioner should refer to the local authority Children’s Customer Service Centre (CSC) on 01522 782111 (during office hours) 01522 782333 (out of hours). CSC will inform you of action taken. If you have not heard back within 24hrs you must contact CSC again. Think Family – always remember to consider the risks to other children and vulnerable adults who may be living in or frequenting the household. Please include any completed screening tools and checklists from these appendices with written referral to CSC.
Protocol on Sharing Information in Order to Safeguard and Promote the Welfare of Children (proceduresonline.com)

Lincolnshire Recovery Partnership provide specialist Drug and Alcohol Services in Lincolnshire to adults. Horizon Young Persons Service provide specialist drug and alcohol services to those under 18 years old. In Lincolnshire.
Completion of Parents with Problematic Drug and Alcohol checklist (Appendix 4)
Agencies to consider home visits as appropriate.
Lincolnshire Recovery Partnership – providing advice and information around substance use
Horizon for Young People—providing specialist drug and alcohol service to young people up to 18 years old For information about treatment consent, visit Gillick competence and Fraser guidelines | NSPCC Learning

Consider referrals on to appropriate agencies to gain support for child if appropriate
Horizon (www.lincshorizon.co.uk) email lincsyp.info@lincshorizon.co.uk or call 0800 3047021
OASIS Project (https://latcharity.org.uk/family/oasis-project/)
Young Oasis (https://latcharity.org.uk/family/oasis-project/) 
NSPCC (https://www.nspcc.org.uk)
Carers First (https://www.carersfirst.org.uk/
AND/OR
Multi-Agency processes for Safeguarding Children
Child Protection
Child In Need
Team Around the Child
Feedback to GP’s

For more information on specific drugs please visit : http://www.talktofrank.com
Please refer to the following document for further information on Children’s thresholds of need in Lincolnshire:
thresholds.pdf (proceduresonline.com)