URGENT drug safety advice is being issued in North East Lincolnshire, following a number of overdoses.
Over the last 48 hours, people been taken to Diana Princess of Wales Hospital – with emergency services called to those who have overdosed.
As the health advice is issued, Humberside Police has confirmed an investigation is continuing, with five people arrested on Friday (May 1) on suspicion of drugs related offences.
Geoff Barnes, Deputy Director of Public Health for Northern Lincolnshire, said: “We know there’s some potentially dangerous drugs circulating in the Grimsby area. These drugs can cause a very sudden overdose which can be life threatening. It’s really important to follow the advice issued to protect both yourself and your friends.”
General advice for people using drugs:
Try to avoid using alone. Use in other people’s company and try to take turns so there is always someone there who is able to help if someone overdoses.
Make sure you and your friends have naloxone and know how to use it.
If someone is unresponsive, you should get an ambulance as soon as possible. Administer naloxone and phone 999. The person may need more than usual if synthetic opioids are involved. Use the standard dose and repeat as necessary.
Stay with the person – the Emergency Service’s priority is to help the person who has overdosed.
Where to get Naloxone:
Over the Bank Holiday weekend emergency supplies of naloxone can be found at: Cottingham Pharmacy, Wellington Street, Grimsby; Immingham Pharmacy; Periville Pharmacy, Grimsby; Boots, St Peter’s Avenue, Cleethorpes; Pharmacy First, St Peter’s Avenue, Cleethorpes; Stirling Street Medical Centre.
For those who need help and support, the North Lincolnshire Recovery Partnership will be open on Bank Holiday Monday between 10am and 1pm at 13 to 15 Grimsby Road, Cleethorpes, DN35 7AQ. Telephone: 01472 806890.
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