Wirral DAAT Community Drug and Alcohol Prevention Materials Tackling Alcohol Harm Together Conference 22nd May 2008 Presentations Local Drug and Alcohol Support Services Pathways These two pathways are intended as a user friendly resource to promote information about available routes into a range of local drug and alcohol support services.  ‘Drugs & Alcohol Problems: Don’t Know Where To Turn?’ is aimed at the general public to provide information on direct points of contact and support if drugs and/or alcohol are becoming a problem for an individual, their relatives or carers.
 ‘Wirral Drugs & Alcohol Referral Pathway for Professionals’ is aimed specifically at professionals who may encounter individuals experiencing problems with their own or a significant other’s drug and/or alcohol use. Again, this lists points of contact that the professional can directly refer the individual for immediate help/support and advice.
 A Public Summary of Wirral DAAT’s Strategic Plan 2005-2008 and Audit of the Level and Patterns of Drug and Alcohol Misuse in Wirral 2001-2004 The Public Summary Document provides a synopsis of Wirral DAAT’s Strategic Plan 2005-2008 and an Audit into the Level and Patterns of Drug and Alcohol Misuse in Wirral 2001-2004. The Audit draws conclusions about problematic drug and alcohol misuse in Wirral, including which substances are causing the most problems, where substance misuse is occurring and the impact upon local communities, health, crime and other related areas. The Strategic Plan reflects both National and local priorities and contains broad areas for development over the next three years and where possible, specifies targets which have been set. This document is aimed at the general public, stakeholders and key partners.  Service Directory The Service Directory is an information resource produced to increase knowledge of the range of specialist drug and alcohol services that are available in Wirral and how they can be accessed. The publication also features a whole range of generic services such as health provision, services for diverse groups, housing and welfare provision, among others, as the DAAT realises that people affected by drug and alcohol use need access to a wide range of support and advice to meet their varying needs. The document demonstrates the DAAT’s commitment to adhering to a quality framework (Models of Care, 2002). The Service Directory is intended to be of assistance to individuals using drugs or alcohol, their parents/carers, relatives or friends. This includes people already using services or those who would like to. It is also intended to be of value as an aid to referral to a whole range of service providers. Addendum to Wirral DAAT’s Guide to Drug and Alcohol Services in Wirral, Version 2, May 2006 Local Authority Children and Young People's Department Service Directory  Community Information Booklet The Community Information Booklet is a comprehensive and user-friendly resource, providing information and facts on drugs and alcohol use and their effects. It also explains how people can reduce the harm drugs and alcohol pose and provides details of help and support available. This booklet is aimed at the general public and was drawn up in consultation with community groups. HIT UK Ltd 2005 Tel 0870 990 9702. The images on pages 4 to 9 have been provided to Wirral DAAT, Clock Tower, St Catherine’s Hospital, Birkenhead CH42 0LQ, under licence.  'Hands Off' campaign Information poster and leaflet designed to give information on local syringe exchange schemes and what you should do if you find used syringes. This informative material is aimed at the general public.
 DAAT File newsletter Latest edition of the DAAT File Newsletter focusing on the Drug Intervention Programme in Wirral. This publication is aimed at professionals in the area of drug use.
 Wirral Alcohol Harm Reduction Strategy 2007– 2010 The Wirral Alcohol Harm Reduction Strategy is now available to download.
 Making a Difference - A progress report from Wirral Drug and Alcohol Action Team 2006/7 The Making a Difference progress report is now available to download.
 ‘Don’t Bottle It’ young people's alcohol information campaign An interactive media campaign for young people to try to change young people’s perception and behaviour in relation to alcohol misuse and binge drinking. The campaign will highlight the consequences and effects of young people’s alcohol misuse with particular focus on health, risk taking behaviour and social consequences of drinking. Offers clear but direct messages in an interesting format, encouraging young people to take up other activities, such as sports and leisure. Aimed at young people aged 11-19  ACT: Your life, your call ACT - 24hour telephone helpline for drug misusers, parents, families and other professionals concerned about drug misuse and crime across Merseyside. The ACT Helpline provides anyone using drugs in Merseyside with a telephone based support line which is designed to quickly move people into treatment services. The ACT Helpline is designed to enable any substance misuser - whether they are in police detention or in the community, to access immediate support, advice and information over the telephone and within the same call to be given an immediate (that is, next working day) appointment for face-to-face treatment or support. The phone line also offers families and carers who are concerned
about someone's drug use a unique signposting service to put them
in touch with their local parent & family support network. Drug Intervention Programme Effective treatment can reduce crime amongst drug users and is a key aim of the local Drug Intervention Programme (DIP) set up in 2004. As part of the DIP, anyone in Wirral who is arrested and tests positive for drugs will be invited to take part in the programme, rather than being sent to prison. Treatments include methodone prescribing, counselling and group work and there is plenty of evidence to show that it works. Reducing supply of illegal drugs in Wirral is another key aim for the DAAT. For further information on the DIP programme, contact the Criminal Justice Services Manager on 0151-666 6872 or 0151-647 8633. Interactive Drug Information System (Marvin) The interactive touch screen kiosk will be used in venues across Wirral to bring the general public up to date information about drug services and support offered in Wirral. The Kiosk also has a printer to help the user “carry away” information given to follow up later. The kiosk will educate and deliver important information to the Wirral community and also help Wirral DAAT consult and evaluate on the community’s views, via interactive surveys and games on the kiosk. This new tool will help Wirral DAAT to consult, engage and provide delivery of key information to hard to reach sections of our community. The software can also be web enabled and run on any standard PC. Booking Form For Loan of Interactive Drug Information Kiosk (Marvin) Drugs In The Workplace Fact Sheets Fact
Sheet 1: Counting the cost of drugs and alcohol misuse to your
workplace Audit of the level and patterns of drug and alcohol misuse in Wirral 2001 - 2004 Wirral Drug and Alcohol Action Team (DAAT) is a partnership, established in 1995 as part of the government’s National Drug Strategy, to tackle locally the problems of drug misuse. We bring together all the key agencies involved with the issue, as well as voluntary and community groups and service users. Our Audit of the levels and patterns of drug and alcohol misuse in Wirral 2001 – 2004 addressed the four key themes of the national and local drug strategy, as well as alcohol misuse. The audit draws conclusions about problematic drug and alcohol misuse in Wirral, including which substances are causing the most problems, where substance misuse is occurring and the impact upon local communities, health, crime and other related areas. Audit
of the level and patterns of drug and
alcohol misuse in Wirral 2001 - 2004 Wirral DAAT Strategic Plan 2005-2008 Our Strategic Plan 2005 – 2008 will govern our work for the next three years. This strategy is based on our audit into the levels and patterns of drug and alcohol misuse in Wirral; consultation with Wirral residents and the government agenda. Wirral
DAAT Strategic Plan 2005 - 2008
 Churches Action on Substance Misuse (CASM)
 Tackling Drugs Changing Lives - drugs.gov.uk - (Home Office)
 Talk to FRANK
 National Treatment Agency for Substance Misuse (NHS)
 Parentline Plus http://www.parentlineplus.org.uk/
 Crimestoppers http://www.crimestoppers-uk.org/
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