Transcript Quarriers Presentation NPS Event

Presented by: Robert Macnamara
North
Ayrshire supported accommodation for
young people of both genders aged 16-25.
The
service has 19 self contained bedsits with
ensuite facilities within the main building, and 4
attached single person flats.
The
flats give young people the chance to
experience a higher level of independence while
still accessing support.
Provides support and accommodation to five
young women aged 16-25.
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The young people referred to the service have a
range of support needs and additional issues such
as: being in care, mental health problems,
bereavement, sexual assault, learning difficulties,
sexual abuse, family breakdown or neglect.
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They may have a range of current problems such
as drugs and/or alcohol issues, self harm,
behavioural difficulties and offending behaviour.
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Provides
support to young people once they
have left supported accommodation and are
moving into their own tenancy.
Referrals:
• NAC Housing Officers
• ASBO Team
• Self referrals
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The two most common types of used by the
young people we support:
Synthetic Cannabinoids
Purchased:
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Ayr
Paisley
Glasgow
One or two go and buy enough for everyone
who wants it.
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Legal Highs are safer than any other drug.
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No side effects.
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No stigma involved: “everybody’s using them”.
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Its a legal high therefore it must be safe.
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Cheaper than other drugs.
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No long term effects.
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Aggression
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Physical ill health
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Mental ill health
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Debt
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Criminal Justice involvement
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Relationship break ups
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Provide support to access relevant agencies
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Liaise and network with other agencies who support the
young people
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Provide ongoing emotional support
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Peer to Peer mentoring
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Prevention & Service Support Team have provided NPS
training for staff and young people in the service
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Provide educational literature regarding NPS