Drug testing in schools /
Playing cards with prevention messages /
Playing cards with harm reduction messages /
Parent’s leaflet / A Guide
for Local Partnerships / Act Fast, Save a
Life / Drug Drive Campaign
/ Vital Information Pack
/ Safer Clubbing /
Highs and Lows 2 / Drugs and
Alcohol in the Workplace / Delivering
the National Drug Strategy in London /
Police response to incidents in
schools / Further publications and
resources
Please contact the London Drug Policy Forum (LDPF) if
you require copies of any documents by
email ldpf@cityoflondon.gov.uk
or 020 7332 3708.
The drug recognition poster and leaflet
The updated version of the drug recognition poster is now
available from the LDPF. This is a useful reference tool for
professionals who have contact with drugs and drugs paraphernalia.
To enhance this resource we have produced the new drug recognition
leaflet so the information can be taken away in an easy to read
format.
For copies of either, please contact the LDPF by calling
020 7332 3708 or emailing
ldpf@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Alternatively,
please download the leaflet here (1.2mb)
The National Drug Strategy: a guide for local partnerships
The eagerly awaited update of The National Drug
Strategy: a guide for local partnerships is now available from
the London Drug Policy Forum. This is a source of information
for those new to local drug strategy development and implementation
and is also handy reference document for those keeping up to date
with changes brought about by the 2008 National Drug Strategy.
Hard copies of the document will be available from the LDPF.
Please contact us if you would like a copy:
ldpf@cityoflondon.gov.uk
or 020 7332 3708.
Download the Guide for Local
Partnerships (3016k).
Safer Nightlife Launch
The launch of Safer Nightlife was held at the AKA
nightclub on 20 June 2008 in London and was attended by
professionals from across a range of organisations working towards
creating a safer nightlife environment. The document promotes best
practice for all those working in the night-time economy,
particularly licensing authorities, police and fire officers, venue
managers / promoters and health promotion workers.
Its purpose is to help ensure the health and safety of everyone
involved in, and going out to, events in pubs and clubs with
particular emphasis on those who also take drugs. The document
provides dedicated advice on a range of key issues including:
creating a safe physical environment, tackling drug dealing,
reducing harm from drug use, promoting sexual health and developing
a drug policy.
Download the Safer Nightlife
document (4.5mb)
Hard copies are available by calling 0870 241 4680 or
emailing
dpas@prolog.uk.com.
Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace
Following on from the success of the original Alcohol and Drugs
in the Workplace Toolkit, an updated version has been produced to
help businesses to face issues around alcohol and drug use. The
advice within this toolkit provides a sound basis upon which a
company can build an effective response to the problems of
substance misuse.
Download the Tackling Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace
toolkit (837kb)
For further advice on this subject please call the LDPF to
arranged policy advice and training in this vital area.
Drug testing in schools
With the current media interest in random drug testing in
schools the London Drug Policy Forum have produced a check sheet
that schools may wish to follow in any discussions they may be
having before implementing this policy. If any school wishes to
discuss the issue further please do not hesitate to get in touch
with the London Drug Policy Forum on 020 7332 3708 or
email ldpf@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Download the check sheet
here (34.5kb)
Playing cards
Young people
The LDPF has just launched its newest resource aimed at young
people. This is a pack of playing cards with messages aimed to
inform and guide young people about the dangers of substance
misuse, as well as other related health issues. These cards have
been produced with the help of the Worshipful Company of Makers of
Playing Cards. A great deal of thanks must go the master Mr John
Card who is seen in the photo at the launch with the Lord Mayor and
chairman of the LDPF Mrs Maureen Kellett.
Packs of the cards can be obtained from us at a cost of £1.50
per pack a discount is available for orders over 10 packs
Harm reduction
Also available in the same series are the Harm reduction playing
cards offering sensible messages to drug users on safety and harm
minimisation, also available from the LDPF at £1.50 per pack.
LDPF launches new leaflet for parents
The LDPF is proud to have revised the very successful leaflet in
its new format. The new leaflet 'Do your children know more about
drugs than you?' contains explicit facts about alcohol, tobacco,
solvents and illegal drugs and is designed to "wise-up" parents
left in the dark by their children’s street and school life.
Drugs information for parents
PDF (952kb)
Drug drive campaign
The very successful Drug Drive campaign continues with the help
of LDPF. The aim of the campaign is to inform the public of the
dangers of driving whilst under the influence of drugs. The
campaign includes posters, that will be displayed across the London
Underground network, local buses and other suitable venues
throughout London.
Download the Drug Drive flyer (201kb)
Vital Information Pack
This is a guide for you and your friends if you are out clubbing
and come into contact with drugs and is produced in a discreet,
jean-pocket sized booklet.
This is the third version of the Vital Information Pack which
has proved so popular that over 150,000 have been distributed
across London. The 2007 update gives you the basic facts about
drugs, drink and going out. Facts to help you have a good time when
you’re out at pubs and clubs and to help keep you safe at the same
time.
Download the VIP PDF version
here (296kb)
Contact the LDPF on 020 7332 3708 or
by email ldpf@cityoflondon.gov.uk for
further copies.
Highs and Lows 2
Highs and Lows 2 is the result of the collaboration between the
LDPF and other London-based agencies to produce a unique report
that brings together data and information on various aspects
regarding the nature and impact of drugs in London.
Download the Executive Summary PDF
here (259kb)
Download the Full Report PDF
here (2.48mb)
Delivering the National Drug Strategy in London
A new guide "Delivering the National Drug Strategy in London"
was launched at New Scotland Yard by the London Drug Policy Forum
and the National Treatment Agency. The guide has been written to
provide an overview of how Drug Action Teams can implement the
national drug strategy in London boroughs and how to deal with the
problems of drug abuse across the capital.
Download the
National Drug Strategy PDF here (264kb)
Police Response to Incidents in Schools
This report, which was produced by the Metropolitan Police
Service and the London Drug Policy Forum, aims to provide
guidelines in assisting all Head Teachers and Principals across
London on responding to incidents of crime or anti-social behaviour
occurring on school premises.
Police Response to Incidents in Schools
PDF (63kb)
Further publications and resources
Resources Room
Please find below a list of publications held by the LDPF. If
you wish to use any of them for information please feel free to
contact us for an appointment on 020 7332 3708.
Download the list of publications
here (55kb)