Our Work in Police Custody

From the 12,284 people offered support, 58% (7,148) actively engaged with us.

3,027 people were given harm reduction advice.

We signposted 12,980 times to community based services in line with their needs.

From those 7,148 people;

1,224 people were already on caseload with Dyfodol, and were reconnected with their recovery.

400 people were new referrals into Dyfodol.

We referred 60 people into Future 4's 18-25 support and supported the 18-25 team to gather a further 563 referrals directly into service.

We referred 84 people into WSA support and supported our WSA team to gather a further 842 referrals directly into service.

202 referrals to external agencies.

Drug Test on Arrest

276 drug tests on arrest completed with 73% (201) found to be positive. All were offered RA1 appointments, of which 82% attended.

Overall more than 500 people came into intensive drug treatment from Police Custody.

We continue to offer Naloxone to people in Police Custody alongside harm reduction advice and materials.

Dyfodol has ensured early intervention staff have been available to help people for 365 days at Swansea, Merthyr, Bridgend and Cardiff Bridewells.