• The number of drug-related and/or overdose deaths recorded per year for the period of 1st January 2012 to 1st January 2022 in Wales
• Figures representing recorded public support/help provided to drug users in Wales per year for the period of 1st January 2012 to 1st January 2022
• Figures representing referrals to private support for drug users in Wales per year for the period of 1st January 2012 to 1st January 2022
Thank you for your recent request dated 22nd February 2023.
• The number of drug-related and/or overdose deaths recorded per year for the period of 1st January 2012 to 1st January 2022 in Wales.
This data is publicly available information. The Office of National Statistics publishes the data each year.
The 2021-22 Harm Reduction Database Drug Mortality Report is available on the Public Health Wales website and contains this data on page 24. Publications - Public Health Wales (nhs.wales)
I have attached the report for your convenience.
FINAL Drug Related Mortality Report
• Figures representing recorded public support/help provided to drug users in Wales per year for the period of 1st January 2012 to 1st January 2022.
This is information is not held by Public Health Wales. The Health Boards my hold this information, I have provided their contact details below.
• Figures representing referrals to private support for drug users in Wales per year for the period of 1st January 2012 to 1st January 2022
This is information is not held by Public Health Wales. The Health Boards my hold this information, I have provided their contact details below.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/866/page/39187
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/861/page/39134
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
http://www.cardiffandvaleuhb.wales.nhs.uk/freedom-of-information-new
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
https://cwmtafmorgannwg.wales/foi/
Swansea Bay University Health Board
https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/about-us1/foia/
Hywel Dda University Health Board
http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/862/page/52085
Powys Teaching Health Board
http://www.powysthb.wales.nhs.uk/freedom-of-information
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