A Local Drug Information System (LDIS) aims to reduce drug-related deaths and harm from contaminated substances through information sharing and coordinated responses.
The pan-Dorset LDIS is in place to receive, assess and respond to drug-related risks and information by issuing alerts when necessary. It collates intelligence and verifies reports on new, potent or contaminated drugs, which are then shared with relevant partners to coordinate an agreed and effective response.
Using the LDIS reporting form
To share information on a drug related death, non-fatal overdose or emerging drug-trends, please fill in the pan-Dorset Local Drug Information System reporting form. Please also report to Dorset Police if you are sharing drug intelligence information.
This form is for professionals living and working in the county of Dorset. If you are completing the form outside normal working hours, 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday please follow your organisation's emergency procedures after submitting the form.
Safeguarding responsibilities
If the information you are sharing includes safeguarding concerns, please follow your organisations safeguarding procedures. Submitting an LDIS form does not replace or remove your organisations responsibility to follow their safeguarding policies and procedures. The welfare of the individual affected by the substance must always be the top priority.
LDIS process
Receive
Any organisation, team or individual with intelligence about a substance can complete the LDIS form.
Assess
The intelligence is then verified and graded against set criteria to determine next steps.
Respond
If an alert is needed, relevant partners are notified, and appropriate actions and support are put in place.
Report a problem or get more information
Please email dact@bcpcouncil.gov.uk if you have a problem completing the form or would like more information about the pan-Dorset LDIS.