Transcript [15] Spada, M. M. & Doocey, J. Community engagement

Community Engagement
by an Alcohol and Drugs Service
Prof Marcantonio Spada
London South Bank University and North East London NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant, Community Alcohol and Drugs Service
John Doocey
Director, Community Alcohol and Drugs Service
Barnet (Street
Drinking Tolerated)
Local Community
Brent (No Drinking
Residents’
Association
Zone)
Street Drinking
Anti Social
Camden
Behaviour
(No
Drinking Zone)
Safer Neighbourhood Teams
Cheap, super-strength alcohol
Remove availability
Compensate for unavailability
While the daily recommended units stand at 3-4
for a men (21-28 a week) and 2-3 for a women
(14-21 a week), super-strength lager contains as
many as 4 units in a 440ml can
Alcohol and Drugs Services
Outreach Work
Alcohol and Drugs Awareness Service (Tier II)
CBT Day Treatment Programme (Tier III)
Aftercare
Floating Support
Education, Training and Employment
Local colleges (e.g. Brent Adult Community Education
Services) provide training for the local community and
CADS clients in situ
Working in partnership with employers to provide apprenticeships and
internships for CADS clients
John Lewis
Freshfields Law Firm
The Crown Hotel
Sainsbury’s
Notting Hill Housing Trusts
Murphy’s
Durkan
Brent Cross Shopping Centre
Alcohol and Drugs Awareness Evenings
An event hosted by CADS and presented by its
clients
- Young people would be made aware of the effects
of alcohol and drug abuse first hand from
professionals and past users
- Parents would be offered the opportunity to
attend a similar event on a separate evening
Community Engagement
by an Alcohol and Drugs Service
Thank you