When developing and running an anti-doping programme it is necessary to consider many different angles. There is the medical angle when dealing with prohibited substances, the legal angle when dealing with adverse findings and the education angle when developing resources which inform and support athletes, to name just three.
The Anti-Doping Policy & Support Team (PST) brings together, on a voluntary basis, individuals who possess expertise in different areas of anti-doping, and who have a desire to ensure that our anti-doping systems are as effective and efficient as possible. The aim of the PST is to support the UKA Anti-Doping team by providing a forum where ideas can be generated and discussed and problems identified and resolved. The PST provides a pool of experts who can work together to ensure that the Anti-Doping Department performs to the highest standard, on behalf of our sport.
The current membership of the Anti-Doping PST includes legal experts, a qualified doctor, a university lecturer and representatives of the Home Countries and of UK Sport. Athletes are central to our sport and the PST has had a history of consulting directly with athletes and inviting athletes to attend and participate in the meetings.
The PST meets 3 or 4 times a year and the members of the PST give their time voluntarily.
Should you feel that a particular issue needs to be addressed by the PST please do not hesitate to contact the Anti-Doping Department at antidoping@ukathletics.org.uk
