title: Partnership working in dual diagnosis.
abstract: Many mental health clients have problems with drug and alcohol use. This article describes how a collaborative project at Leicestershire Partnership Trust is addressing the needs of clients with dual diagnosis. It outlines the aims of the project, the successes and the challenges, and provides guidance on setting up a collaborative service.
authors.affiliation: Leicestershire Partnership Trust.
authors.forename: Lois
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Dugmore
mesh_terms: D003156:Community Mental Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D019033:Delivery of Health Care, Integrated; D017831:Diagnosis, Dual (Psychiatry); D004739:England; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*