Vape Resources for Partners
Public Health have shared resources as Northumbria Police are aware of a small number of incidents involving vapes and unknown substances. Due to the concern in relation to vapes potentially containing illegal substances they have produced a slide deck covering the key messages and additional resources available. The Police Intelligence / Information Submission Form can also be accessed here.
Further information can be accessed through Vapes | FRANK (talktofrank.com)
Educational settings can access a series of lessons within Pol-Ed that can be linked to substance misuse and vapes to assist PSHE delivery.
Available Support
In Newcastle staff, children and young adults can be supported by dedicated services who offer a range of ways to engage. This service can also be access to support staff queries and gain further information.
Newcastle Treatment and Recovery (NTaR) – Children and Youngs Adults Drug and Alcohol Service:
The service can be accessed by staff for support, information, queries and specialist treatment.
NTaR delivers a range of support for children and young people through a dedicated young people’s team, offering a range of age-appropriate interventions.
PROPS
Support young people who are worried about someone else’s drug or alcohol use. Through PROPS Young Person’s Project, they help young people, aged between 11-18 in Newcastle Upon Tyne and 5-18 in North Tyneside, to get the support they need.
Also attached is the Northumbria Police Intelligence form to report any concern you may have (including substance related crimes).
For more more information on vapes, use the CFN webpage – https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/vaping.