Annex B

Evidence Submitted to the Working Group

During the first part of its enquiry the Working Group has received evidence, both oral and written, from a wide range of individuals and bodies. Those who provided evidence included:

Consultant Physicians

Consultant Psychiatrists

Nurses

Social Workers

Probation Officers

Police Officers

Prison Medical Officers

A Prison Psychologist

A Prison Hospital Officer

General Practitioners

Community Pharmacists

Health Authority Managers

Directors of Social Services/Social Work

Researchers

Staff from genito-urinary medicine clinics

Staff from drug advice and counselling services (statutory and non-statutory)

Staff from syringe exchange schemes

A Youth Worker

Staff from residential rehabilitation services

Staff from AIDS counselling and advice services

A detached drugs worker

A private medical practitioner