How to win: Integrated Young People's Substance Misuse and Sexual Health Service

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The London Borough of Lewisham is seeking to commission an integrated Substance Misuse and Sexual Health Service for children and young people aged 10-25. The Service will deliver information, advice and early, preventative interventions relating to substance misuse and sexual and reproductive health, including brief educational and psychosocial support. Where needs are identified, the Service will also provide specialist, structured treatment and case management for substance misuse, alongside supported access to relevant clinical and specialist provision across both substance misuse and sexual health pathways. The Council's vision is for a modern, flexible and outcome‑focused service that is young‑person‑centred, works with young people as and where they are, and intervenes early to prevent and reduce harm associated with substance misuse and risky sexual behaviour. The service will include, but is not limited to: • Brief information, advice and early interventions for substance misuse, including education, harm reduction and motivational approaches. • Brief information, advice and early interventions for sexual and reproductive health, including C‑Card provision, STI screening (

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