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(i)              to note that officers would ascertain how long it was recommended before refresher training was undertaken in respect of the administration of Naloxone and advise Members outwith the meeting;

(ii)             to note that training sessions were still being rolled out and that if Elected Members who had not undertaken the training wished to participate, they could contact officers directly;

(iii)           to thank Trade Union colleagues for their support in relation to staff administering Naloxone;

(iv)           to note that data on the difference made by the project would be available in future and could be circulated to Members as required;

(v)            to note the progress made to date with the roll out of the distribution and administration of naloxone; and

(vi)           to instruct Chief Officer - People & Organisational Development to ensure that staff continue to be trained and supported in the distribution and administration of Naloxone, thus continuing to increase the availability of naloxone to all those within the city who may benefit from this life saving intervention.

The Committee had before it a report by the Director of Resources which This provided an update on the roll out of the Increase the Distribution and Administration of Naloxone – Test of Change which was initially reported to Committee in April 2021.

The report recommended:-

that the Committee –

(a)      note the progress made to date with the roll out of the distribution and administration of naloxone; and   

(b)      instruct the Chief Officer - People & Organisational Development to ensure that staff continue to be trained and supported in the distribution and administration of Naloxone, thus continuing to increase the availability of naloxone to all those within the city who may benefit from this life saving intervention.

The Committee resolved:-

(i)              to note that officers would ascertain how long it was recommended before refresher training was undertaken in respect of the administration of Naloxone and advise Members outwith the meeting;

(ii)            to note that training sessions were still being rolled out and that if Elected Members who had not undertaken the training wished to participate, they could contact officers directly;

(iii)           to thank Trade Union colleagues for their support in relation to staff administering Naloxone;

(iv)           to note that data on the difference made by the project would be available in future and could be circulated to Members as required; and

(v)            to approve the recommendations.