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Welcome to the fortnightlyAberdeen City Alcohol and Drugs Partnership
(ADP) E-Update
www.aberdeencityadp.org.uk
ISSUE: 4th March 2015
* FEATURE * LATEST NEWS * EVENTS * STUDY & TRAINING * VACANCIES * RESOURCES & PUBLICATIONS *
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the ADP E-Update! In this edition we bring you news of one of the projects that the ADP have recently funded through our Community Projects Initiative. The Streetsport Project is one of 12 community initiatives funded by the ADP in 2014, and directly targets “hard to reach” young people in the Torry area of the city.
If you are a service provider or charity, are involved with a local project/event, or simply have an interest in any particular subject that you’d like featured in the E-Update, then the ADP want to hear from you! We’d also like to conduct occasional brief interviews with people working in the sector locally, those who have been affected by substance misuse issues, family members or people in recovery. So get in touch and get some exposure in the E-Update, which goes out to a wide readership of professionals, service users and people in recovery.
Similarly, if you have any news items or events that you’d like included in the E-update please contact us. The deadline for items to be included is midday on the Tuesday before the E-update gets circulated on Wednesday fortnightly. The next issue is due out on Wednesday 18th March 2015.
The ADP commits non–recurring funds towards community project initiatives in line with both it’s alcohol and drug strategies, and in 2015 we hope to feature more of the excellent work that these projects do.We also hope to introduce another phase of funding in 2015 so if you are interested please keep an eye on the ADP website - aberdeencityadp.org.uk/vacancies-and-funding
Your feedback is also very important - if you wish to make any comments about the E-update please contact Ian Reid - ADP Information Officer. Wherever possible we will incorporate any feedback to enhance the effectiveness of this E-update.
Should you wish to be removed from our circulation list please also contact Ian Reid - ADP Information Officer.
FINALLY! – Please follow Aberdeen City ADP on Facebook & Twitter for daily updates and news concerning alcohol & drug related topics!
Thanks for reading
The ADP Support Team
FEATURE
ADP Community Projects Initiative – Streetsport Project
The ADP commits non–recurring funds toward community project initiatives in line with both its alcohol and drug strategies. Anyone working to improve outcomes for individuals or groups around alcohol and drugs in their local communities can apply for a grant of up to a maximum of £5,000. This could include supporting those who use alcohol and drugs, or those directly affected by the use of alcohol and drugs. It could also involve such things as education, prevention and reducing harm, safer and responsible practice, or enhancing recovery and reducing stigma.
The Denis Law Legacy Trust Streetsport Project is one of 12 community initiatives funded by the ADP in 2014, and directly targets “hard to reach” young people. Streetsport applied for £5000 to fund a new deployment in the Torry area of the city, with the goal of reducing youth crime and anti-social behaviour by promoting health and wellbeing and encouraging inclusivity through sport, physical activity and creative endeavour. The project is also aimed at facilitating interaction with a variety of key workers including Police, Community Wardens, Youth and Social workers.The following is from Mark Williams, the Streetsport Development Officer:-"Thanks to generous funding from the ADP, Streetsport have been able to set up a permanent weekly base at Torry Academy each Wednesday night from 7.30 – 9.00pm. Since it began last November, an average of 28 local young people attend each week. This funding has also up-skilled a volunteer team in first aid and Scottish governing body coaching qualifications, helping to provide the youths with a better and safer service.5 young people who come each week have been given "Soccarista" status which places them on a direct pathway to becoming a volunteer with Streetsport when they turn 16. These 5 have become like role models to the rest of the group and actively help out with the set up and running of each session. Due to the success of the Torry deployment, Streetsport are actively trying to deploy into Torry twice a week and hope to achieve this aim in the near future. The Torry deployment has also caught the attention of other sponsors who look to help Streetsport by funding the first "Denis Law Positive Destination Torry" programme which will help young people of the age of 16+ in the Torry boundary become more employable and achieve their positive destination in life.None of the above would have been possible without the ADP's initial funding and for that Streetsport is incredibly grateful. The ADP should be commended for believing in such a programme and wanting to really make a difference in a local Aberdeen community."
For further information concerning the Torry deployment of the Streetsport Programme please click HEREFor queries or further information concerning the ADP Community Projects Initiative, please contactIan Reid - ADP Information Officer.
LATEST NEWS
Counterfeit Glen’s VodkaThe Food Standards Agency has been made aware that counterfeit vodka labelled as Glen’s Vodka has been offered for sale in several locations around the UK. The FSA is sharing intelligence with the brand owner and local authority officers investigating this issue.Investigations by enforcement officers, supported by intelligence from the FSA and information supplied by Glen’s Vodka, have revealed that the counterfeit vodka has been offered for sale in a number of small independent retail outlets in London, the Midlands and North Scotland.
Call for new laws to tackle legal highsNew legislation may be needed to tackle the problem of so-called legal highs, a report has said. Experts studying new psychoactive substances (NPS) said the Scottish government should work with the Home Office to create new laws. Drug legislation is currently reserved to Westminster. But police said tackling the problem could be like "chasing a bouncing ball," as NPS producers change their recipes slightly to get round new laws. An independent expert review group which was established in August 2014 has published its report, recommending a range of measures to tackle the problem (see link below).New Psychoactive Substances Expert Review Group
Terrible toll of drugs as EIGHT in Dundee die from overdoses in just three monthsHealth chiefs have warned that they are facing a “formidable” battle against drugs in Dundee after eight people died from overdoses in just three months.There were 18 drug overdoses in the city between November and last month.Ten of the people involved survived, but eight succumbed to the substances. Half of the deaths occurred in the Coldside area.Many of the victims were in their 20s, 30s or 40s and experts believe so-called legal highs may have been a factor in the deaths.
‘Disturbing’ impact of legal highs use — 580 cases in Dundee in just four yearsDrugs charities have described their impact as “disturbing”. And now, the Tele can reveal the Tayside communities being hit hardest by the use of so-called legal highs.Across the region, nearly 10 people require a hospital visit every week after taking one of the substances.According to figures obtained by the Tele, people living in every single council ward in Dundee, Angus and Perth and Kinross have required medical attention after using legal highs.Despite having the smallest population, Dundee has had the biggest prevalence of hospital admissions thanks to the highs — with 580 cases in the city since the start of 2011.
National Take-Home Naloxone (THN) Programme ScotlandScotland's National Naloxone Programme now features in the EMCDDA best practice portal.The aim of the National Take Home Naloxone (THN) Programme is to contribute to a reduction in DRDs in Scotland through the provision of THN kits and specialist training to opioid users, their friends, family, carers, partners and other people they associate with and who are likely to be in the vicinity if an overdose occurs. Kits are distributed in community health settings and in prisons at the point of liberation.Drug app helps monitor habitAn app allowing people to monitor their drug and alcohol intake has been a surprise hit with off-shore oil rig workers and those living in remote Highland communities, drugs workers have revealed.The free My Crew app, pioneered by Edinburgh-based drugs charity Crew 2000, lets people log the amount of substances taken, triggers putting them under pressure and how much was spent.A graph then shows the mood swings the behaviour generated leaving users to decide if they want to contact the project for confidential counselling.Drugs experts say the app has been a success with workers who fear being disciplined for drug taking.My Crew drug appBLOGS, COMMENT & OPINION
The dependency specialistIn her role as an advanced pharmacist in addictions, Elizabeth Marr supports patients who often face prejudice in society. In this interview from The Pharmaceutical Journal, she describes the challenges she faces.
Here's One Simple Way We Can Change The Conversation About Drug AbuseThe negative words we use to describe drug addiction -- "clean" vs. "dirty," "patient" vs. "addict" -- can drive some individuals away from the very help they so desperately need. To reduce that stigma, we need to start changing the language for people struggling with a disease.That's the findings of some recent research and the goal of U.S. drug czar Michael Botticelli.
Cannabis: what's in a name?Recent studies have used “hash” and “skunk” to describe varying strengths of cannabis. Amir Englund explains the complexities of cannabis strain variation.This article also explains how “Skunk” or “Sinsemilla” is produced and why it is a much stronger type.
Castle Craig - 8 Stories on Recovery From AddictionLatest Articles from Castle Craig on recovery, relationships, 12 Step and prescription drugs.Castle Craig is a residential rehabilitation hospital which treats people suffering from alcohol and drug addictions, many of whom have other complex illnesses. - See more at: www.castlecraig.co.uk
Former Government tsar says Scotland should have cannabis cafesA former UK Government adviser has said the Scots should go Dutch and open cannabis cafes.Professor David Nutt, who in the past has advised the Ministry of Defence, Department of Health and the Home Office, said it could be “very good” for the economy.The professor, who was sacked by the UK Government in 2009 after saying horse riding was more dangerous than taking ecstasy, also blasted plans to tackle legal highs.
Is Anonymity For 12 Step Members Still Important In Modern Day Recovery?“I’m a person in recovery, who feels very strongly that the dirty, less than human, stigma that society places on people with addiction and mental health issues adds to the already difficult decision to admit to the world that yes we are sick and we need help. I can’t abide the fact that some people use my past vulnerability to make themselves feel superior. It angers me greatly that on occasion people berate my very difficult past as a means to justify their lack of support and understanding and cover the fact that the real issue is their own feelings of guilt”.
For daily links to drug and alcohol news follow Aberdeen City ADP on & or visitDrugScope Daily or DB Recovery Resources
EVENTS
Aberdeen in Recovery (Air) HubThe Hub is now open again at The Foyer, Marywell Street, Aberdeen every Saturday from 10.00am-
1.00pm.The Hub is a Cafe for friends old and new to come together over a cuppa and a fine piece. A selection of teas, coffee, bacon rolls, butteries and pancakes is usually served. Everyone in, or interested in recovery from alcohol or drug misuse is welcome to socialise in a safe, friendly place or find out more about anything recovery related. We look forward to seeing our recovery community blossom and grow. See you soon!
ORT, Recovery and Me MeetingsVarious Dates/VenuesComing off Opiate Replacement Therapies like methadone and suboxone is going to get easier. From Monday 23rd February a new chain of mutual aid meetings has opened in Scotland. 8 ORT Recovery meetings are opening as part of a national pilot scheme being organised by the SRC in partnership with recovery communities in Scotland.The goal of these new ORT recovery mutual aid meetings is the same as any other - to help more people live a drug free life. Only this mutual aid meeting focuses on the experience of coming off this prescribed medication. The lived experience of recovery from ORT will be heard at these meetings and people who have "walked their ORT recovery talk" will be on hand to answer questions and help other people start or unstick their own recovery journey.
Salvation Army Addictions Support Activities2nd February – 25th May 2015To assist those with drugs/alcohol issues move on with their lives and find meaningful employment.It may not be possible to contact individuals to inform of cancellations so please call 01224 579370 to check if sessions are running.No activities on 2nd March, Easter Monday 5th April and 4th May 2015.
Penumbra POWWOWs – Workshops on WellbeingVarious Dates from March – May 2015, Rosemount Learning Centre, AberdeenWhat is a POWWOW? POWWOWs are workshops on wellbeing. A group of people with a shared interest in a particular area of wellbeing come together to share knowledge and experience. The groups particularly focus on exploring tips, ideas and practical steps that can be taken to improve wellbeing in the chosen area.Feel Better - Feel Healthier - Work Together - Feel in Control - Have Fun - Learn from Others - Be More Confident - Do More
SARN Think TankInforming the future alcohol-related research priorities and agenda in Scotland6th March 2015 - Edinburgh Centre for Carbon InnovationThe Scottish Alcohol Research Network (SARN) is hosting this event to promote alcohol-related researchand development activities across and between sectors with the aim of working collaboratively.This event will be of interest to researchers, policy makers, NGOs, service users and service providers, who are interested in exchanging ideas, generating new thinking and establishing constructive partnerships.Friday 6th March 2015 from 09.00–15.00.To book a place, please email www.sarn.ed.ac.ukEvent Poster
Job Centre Plus Domestic Abuse Workshop10th March 2015 – Ebury House, AberdeenJob Centre Plus are keen to work in partnership with other agencies to support women who have experienced domestic abuse. As part of the workshop, they will explain the strategic implications of the Welfare Reform and Social Justice agenda and how this will effect this particular client group. The
Workshop will take place in the Conference Room at Ebury House on Tuesday 10th March from 9.30am – 12.00 noon, with a 10.00am start and coffee/tea beforehand.Agenda1. Welfare Reform and Social Justice – 10 minutes (Jobcentre Plus)2. Domestic Abuse and how it affects work – 15 minutes (Alison Hay – Grampian Women’s Aid)3. Conditionality and Easement – 10 minutes (Jobcentre Plus)4. Individual slots – 5 minutes ( Participating organisations)5. Workshop: Working TogetherIt is hoped that the workshop would provide an opportunity to discuss liaison with each other, establishing links, sharing information and signposting.Although not essential, it would be useful if you could let me know if you are going to attend. If you are unable to attend, but have any questions or would like to raise any issues, please get in touch - Alison Hay, Manager, Grampian Women’s Aid, 6 Bon Accord Crescent Lane, Aberdeen AB11 6 DFTel: 01224 593381 Mobile: 07590453081E-mail: [email protected]
Granite Rocks – Featuring Gleadhraich & The Trybe14th March 2015 - Priory Nightclub, AberdeenMusic lovers mark your calendar for an exciting and entertaining fundraising event coming soon. DA's very own Angus McCurrach and his band The Trybe, The DA Recovery Music Group as well as local band Gleadhraich will put on an evening of tribal jigs and reels, performing all their own songs on Saturday 14th March 2015 at the Priory nightclub. Doors open at 7.30pm and tickets are £10 per person. All proceeds go towards DA, Aberdeen Cyrenians, Cornerstone and the Clarsach Society.Buy tickets at www.eventbrite.co.uk or contact Luisa Molina at DA [email protected] or call DA Business Support on 01224 577120
Cross Party Group on Drug and Alcohol Misuse18th March 2015 - Scottish Parliament, EdinburghThe next meeting of the Cross Party Group on Drug and Alcohol Misuse will take place at 5.30pm on18th March 2015 at 5.30pm, Committee Room 5 at the Scottish Parliament.The meeting will explore:Sexual and reproductive health issues for people who use alcohol and other drugsPresentations:Adrienne Hannah, SDF, Sexual and Reproductive Health Training and Development Officer.Anne McLellan, Sexual Health Consultant, NHS Lanarkshire.Addiction Nurse (speaker to be confirmed), NHS Lanarkshire.If you would like to attend, you must register in advance. Please contact Michael Griffin at Scottish Drugs Forum.
National Hepatitis C Patient Forum20th March 2015 - SDF office, GlasgowHave your say - Have you been diagnosed with Hepatitis C? Join our National Forum and raise issues, discuss experiences and find out about opportunities.Time: 11:30 am until 3:30pm Venue: SDF office, 91 Mitchell Street, First Floor, Glasgow, G1 3LNHow to get involved: Contact Lesley at Hepatitis Scotland, or Petra at the Hepatitis C Trust to say you are coming along or for more information.Lesley: Telephone 0141 225 0419, email [email protected] or text 07771 561890.Petra: Telephone 0131 777 0989, email [email protected] or text 07742 407839If you cannot attend but would like to raise a topic for discussion, or to receive updates, please also contact us.
Offender Management 2015Tuesday 21st April - EdinburghAt Holyrood’s Offender Management conference, learn about the crucial desistance work of the third sector, including the Wise Group’s New Routes Partnership.This mentoring service for prolific male offenders saw its outcome-based success rewarded in 2014 with the project extended by two years and its total funding boosted from £3m to £6m.Join Fiona Benton, Head of Criminal Justice, The Wise Group, and Alexander Cochrane, Community-Based Mentor at the New Routes Partnership, as they share insights into this inspirational project.The full speaker list, agenda, past supporters, testimonials and much more can be found on the conference
homepage.Mark Riding, Conference Marketing - Email: [email protected] Phone: 0131 272 2136Register now to secure your placeConference homepage
SHAAP/SARN Alcohol OccasionalsVarious DatesScottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP) and the Scottish Alcohol Research Network (SARN) are delighted to announce the 2014-15 series of lunchtime ‘Alcohol Occasional’ seminars to showcase new and innovative research on alcohol use. All the seminars will be run in conjunction with the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and will take place from 12.30 – 14.00 at their historic premises at 9 Queen Street Edinburgh, EH2 1JQ. Lunch will be provided.These events provide the chance for researchers, practitioners and policy makers and members of the public to hear about new alcohol related topics and discuss and debate implications for policy and practice. The theme of the seminars for 2014-5 is Alcohol and Mental Health.
2014/15 Programme
Date Speaker Topic
23rd April 2015 Dr Anne Whittaker, NHS Lothian and Edinburgh Napier University
Recovery, Mental Health, Alcohol and Nursing
18th June 2015 Dr Aisha Holloway, University of Edinburgh
Alcohol-Related Brain Disorders
To register via EventBrite, please click the relevant link (below) for each seminar you wish to attend. If you have not booked, you will not have a place.23rd April 2015: Recovery, Mental Health, Alcohol and Nursing (Dr Anne Whittaker)18th June 2015: Alcohol-Related Brain Disorders (Dr Aisha Holloway)
STUDY & TRAINING
Comas - Training in Recovery and Inclusive PracticeIt’s a long shot, but if you do have any end-of-year slack to take up, what better long term investment than developing your drug and alcohol sector workforce?As you know, our training is based on real experience of developing and delivering some amazing recovery work, not only the Serenity Café but training for peer supporters – we’re used to training mixed groups of peers and professionals. Get in touch if you want to know more, or please forward on to your contacts.
Call us on 0131 556 8766Email: [email protected]
Alcohol; ‘Whole Population Approach’ & Brief Intervention Skills11th February & 11th March 2015 – Health & Care Village, AberdeenNHS Grampian Public Health and Aberdeen City Alcohol & Drug Partnership are delivering alcohol training sessions for staff involved in health promotion and providing health related services.*Alcohol Whole Population Approach (morning sessions 0900-1200)Will provide an in depth view of the policy framework by looking at alcohol issues from a public health perspective.**Alcohol Brief Intervention Skills (afternoon sessions 1300-1600)Will provide a skills framework for practitioners to engage patients in looking at their alcohol consumption utilising evidence-based interventions to help support behaviour change.*Aimed at those who have no or limited interaction with patients but feel they would benefit from a greater understanding of current policy and the ‘whole population approach’.**Aimed at those who have regular interaction with patients and wanting to develop skills in delivering alcohol brief interventions.Note: Anyone with limited experience and/or no prior training should ideally attend both sessions. Anyone seeking refresher training for Alcohol Brief Intervention delivery can attend the afternoon session only.Anyone who requires full ABI training should attend both the Whole Population Approach and the Brief Intervention Skills sessions.Session Dates, Times and Location:Wednesday 11th Feb 2015 (WPA) 0900-1200 (ABI) 1300-1600Wednesday 11th Mar 2015 (WPA) 0900-1200 (ABI) 1300-1600NHSG Aberdeen Community Health & Care Village, 50 Frederick Street, Aberdeen AB24 5HY
Fresher Future Training – Raising the Issue of Smoking3rd March, 1st April, 7th May and 2nd June 2015 Fresher Future is a city based project at Aberdeen Foyer promoting the message of giving up smoking in three ways:
Raising the Issue of Smoking motivational training (free for staff and volunteers) Awareness sessions for young people about tobacco Organisational support from the Foyer’s own experience of tobacco policy development
Raising the Issue of Smoking is a short accessible course, designed by ASH Scotland in partnership with the NHS Scotland, which aims to give participants the confidence, skills and knowledge to have a conversational intervention with people on smoking. Prospective participants include anyone who may come into contact with, and is able to raise the issue of smoking with individuals in the course of an opportunistic 3 to 5 minute chat. Those 5 minutes could make positive change a possibility for someone.For further details please click on the link above, to register for training or get further information please contact Keith Grassick, Tobacco Development & Support Worker, Fresher FutureEmail: [email protected]: 01224 212924
North Alliance Learning Programme - Neuro Linguistic Programming Training11th and 12th March 2015 - Rosemount Learning Centre, AberdeenNeuro Linguistic Programming is a set of models, skills and techniques for thinking and acting more effectively in the world. NLP shows us how to get the results we want while creating value for those around us. It gives us extremely effective techniques in learning and business for individuals, groups and communities.This 2 day workshop will introduce you to the language, tools and techniques of Neuro Linguistic Programming.This workshop is for practitioners and managers who are looking for new tools to take their practice to the next level, who want to excel in their communication with people around them and improve their own performance.Application Form
Recognise, Reflect and Resolve26th March 2015 - Credo Centre, AberdeenAre you a parent? Would you like to find out how to deal differently with ‘silly wee things’, and arguments with your children at home? If so, this course could be for you! It will be held in the Credo Centre, Aberdeen
on Thursday 26th March. If you or anyone you know is interested in attending simply follow the link above for more information and to register.The training looks at issues such as responses to conflict, communication and relationships and is open to anyone who is a parent. The course runs from 10am until 2pm with lunch and refreshments provided. Thanks to funding from the Third Sector Early Intervention Fund, the training is also free to attend.If you need any further information, please email [email protected] or call 0131 475 2493. Please do also pass this information on to anyone else you know who may be interested.Information and booking for all upcoming SCCR training and events can be found HERE
Penumbra Self Harm Awareness TrainingVarious Dates, March – November 2015, Aberdeen Health VillageThe training is conducted by Self Harm Development Worker Cheryl Peers and will cover a variety of topics related to self harm such as:- Defining and understanding self harm- Recognising self harm- What is the function of self harm?- Responding to self harmTo book onto any of the training sessions please:Email [email protected] Phone 01224 621266
Hidden Sentence TrainingIn all our communities, families serve hidden sentences when a member of their family is sent to prison. Often families do not inform their children’s schools or seek support for a variety of reasons. Imprisonment can have a great impact on the financial, practical and emotional well-being of families. Hidden sentence is a short course for professionals who work with families, giving an overview of the issues facing prisoners’ families, the criminal justice system and a range of strategies and resources to help support them.Session Dates, Times and Location:Tuesday 24th March 10.00-1.30 Family Help Hub HMP/YOI Cornton ValeTuesday 31st March 10.00-1.30 Family Help Hub HMP/YOI Cornton ValeTuesday 21st April 10.00-1.30 Family Help Hub HMP/YOI Cornton ValeTuesday 28th April 10.00-1.30 Family Help Hub HMP/YOI Cornton Vale
SMMGP Training CoursesCommunity Management of Alcohol Use Disorders This e-learning module is open to anyone who wishes to learn more about management of alcohol use disorders, including how the commissioning process works. It will be of particular interest to GPs, nurses and pharmacists and other primary care practitioners.This e-learning module is an introduction to the Advanced Certificate in Community Management of Alcohol Use Disorders which aims to provide advanced learning for generalist and specialist primary care practitioners who work with people who have developed problems with alcohol.
Advanced Certificate in the Community Management of Alcohol Use DisordersAn advanced course on the management of alcohol use disorders in primary care. This course is designed for practitioners such as those who wish to advance their skills to "Practitioner with Special Interest" level.We are now taking applications for the second intake of participants to start by July 2015. If you wish to register, please contact us without delay at [email protected] access the course here www.smmgp-elearning.org.uk
Scottish Women’s AidWe now have a new training programme for April – June 2015. If you would like to book anything please fill in the booking form and return it to [email protected] you can book through our website where you will find details of all training courses on offer plus other events held by SWA.Training Programme April ’15 – June ‘15Booking Form
VACANCIES
CAIR ScotlandSubstance Use Service (SUS) AberdeenshireSupport Workers x 2Full Time 37 hours per week, £18,552 - £20,334As a Support Worker with SUS you will work as part of a multiagency team to deliver recovery services for adults with drug and alcohol problems. You will be expected to hold a caseload of one-to-one work with individuals who are motivated to address their drug or alcohol problem, move on from treatment services and access community activities as part of their recovery. You will have an SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent, hold a current driving licence and have access to a car for work purposes. This post is based in Inverurie with travel throughout Aberdeenshire.For informal enquiries contact Tanja Morrison, Team Manager on 01382 200532.Application packs are available from our website.Closing Date: Monday 9th March 2015, 12.00pmApplication PackPerson SpecificationJob DescriptionBenefits PackageSelf Disclosure
Station House Media Unit (shmu)Various PostsStation House Media Unit, at the forefront of community media development in the UK, operates across the regeneration areas of Aberdeen and with other disadvantaged and vulnerable individuals and groups across the region. The organisation is undergoing a significant period of growth and are recruiting posts to support and develop our core services.We are looking for the following exceptional, innovative, community minded individuals to join our team.
MAP Project Coordinator37 hrs per week (£30,595 - £33,213)
MAP Media Development Worker37 hrs per week (£24,134 - £26,728)
MAP Community Support Worker
37 hrs per week (£21,319 - £23,393)
shmu Radio Manager37 hrs per week (£27,536 - £29,989)
shmuTV Development Worker37 hrs per week (£24,134 - £26,728)
shmu Project Administrator37 hrs per week (£21,319 - £23,393)
shmu Clerical Worker16 hrs per week (£16,119 - £17,087)
For full job descriptions, background information and application forms please visit www.shmu.org.uk/vacancies or call Laura Young on 01224 515013 for an info pack.
Closing date for applications is 22nd March 2015.
Drink Wise, Age Well Trainer/Co-ordinatorGlasgowSTRADA is looking to recruit a trainer/coordinator who will be responsible for the development and delivery of the Skills and Development Programme for Drink Wise Age Well in Glasgow City. The post holder will also be responsible for the coordination of material development and delivery across the other demonstration sites in the UK.For further details regarding this post please contact Tracey McFall, Director, STRADA on 0141 330 2401or email: [email protected] apply for the post please visit the DrugScope website: http://www.drugscope.org.uk/aboutus/vacanciesSalary: £31,000Location: GlasgowContract: 5 yearsHours 37.5Travel: YesClosing Date: 6 March 2015Interviews: 16th March 2015 (Glasgow)Job DescriptionJob Advertisement
Occupational Therapy students available for placementsOccupational Therapy - working with organisations to achieve Co-Production of Health.Do you have a project or idea? We can provide 3rd year occupational therapy students on the following dates:25th March, 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th April 2015.Please contact Stephanie Morrison for more information [email protected] 01224 263273
RESOURCES & PUBLICATIONS
Alcohol and Drugs Services Aberdeen and Grampian – January 2015An updated list of local Alcohol and Drugs Specialist service information in Aberdeen and Grampian.
Alcoholics Anonymous – Updated Meetings ListAn updated list of AA meetings in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, including Helpline number etc.
Narcotics Anonymous – Updated Meetings ListAn updated list of NA meetings in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, including Helpline number etc.
The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2015This Order brings certain drugs under the control of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (‘the Act’). Article 3 of this Order brings a potent opioid known as MT-45 and a synthetic stimulant known as 4,4’-DMAR under permanent control as Class A drugs under the Act.
New Psychoactive Substances Expert Review GroupReview of the current Legal Framework available to Govern the Sale & Supply of NPSA range of measures to tackle the scourge of so-called ‘legal highs’ have been unveiled by the independent group set up to explore the issue in Scotland.The Scottish Government established an Expert Review Group in August last year to consider the powers currently available in Scotland to tackle the sale and supply of New Psychoactive Substances (NPS).While the restriction and classification of drugs is reserved to the UK Government, the Scottish Government has been working closely with partners to gather vital information about NPS to feed into ongoing national work. The final meeting of the Group took place at the end of January, and a final report was compiled with the findings of the work.Mr Wheelhouse welcomed the publication of the report in a Ministerial statement to Parliament today, praising the hard work of the group.Press Release
Substance Misuse Skills Consortium – Peer Support ToolkitThis toolkit brings together information for peer supporters and their managers. During its development the Skills Consortium extensively consulted peer supporters to get the real deal from the ‘experts from experience’. Input was also sought from public health, policy and workforce development experts.There is a strong tradition of peer support in the drug and alcohol field. The people involved go by variousnames – recovery champions, buddies, peer mentors and more – but the gist remains the same: that peoplethemselves in recovery from drug and alcohol use can be authentic and effective voices in supporting othersalong their own journeys.
Alcohol Focus - Alcohol & Young People FactsheetNew factsheet exploring the risks associated with drinking in adolescence.Alcohol is the most widely used addictive substance by young teenagers. Young teenagers in Scotland are much more likely to drink alcohol than smoke cigarettes. Alcohol consumption is also far moreprevalent than illegal drug use. Teenagers in the UK report some of the highest rates of alcohol use in Europe.
Policy paper - Prevention of drug and alcohol dependence
The Advisory Council of the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) Recovery Committee’s briefing paper on the prevention of drug and alcohol dependence. This briefing paper aims to support policy makers, commissioners and practitioners working in prevention as well as informing future recommendations by the ACMD.
DA (Drugs Action) Spring NewsletterAt the turn of the year most of us will have made some New Year's resolutions - maybe to get fit, eat healthier, or dink less. Whilst it can sometimes be easy to cut down on drinking or diet for a short time, it can be difficult to maintain these changes long term. DA can help you learn tips and techniques to make positive changes to your use of alcohol and other drugs, and help you keep these changes up throughout the year. Visit our website for advice now http://www.drugsaction.co.uk, contact our helpline or come along to our daily drop in sessions for information and support.
Drug Death Matters – Issue 18 February 2015Latest 'Drug Death Matters' newsletter from the National Forum on Drug-Related Deaths (Scotland):-Welcome to Issue 18 of Drug Death Matters. This issue features important news and policy developments, including a statement from Health Protection Scotland on the recent Botulism outbreak; National Forum updates, including a Joint Letter recently sent to colleagues working within the custodial setting; highlights recent publications, such as the Edinburgh and Lothians Annual Report on Drug-related Deaths 2013; invites readers to take part in a new NRS consultation; and highlights recent and upcoming events.
Drug & Alcohol Findings - Hot topics for March/April 2015A selection of important issues or interventions which sometimes generate heated debate over the facts or their interpretation. It starts where substance use problems start – way before using these substances is on the agenda, so preventive interventions too may best be generic rather than drug-specific. At the other end are controlling the alcohol-related disorder which troubles many in Britain, and two poles of treatment: cannabis problems, often seen as suited to brief interventions, and one of the most intensive and expensive options – residential rehabilitation.
Drink and Drugs News – The magazine for the substance misuse field - February 2015Welcome to the ‘new look’ DDN! In this month’s issue, we look at why technology may offer more people the support they need to make changes to their drinking, and Alcohol Concern’s chief exec Jackie Ballard talks to the magazine about challenging the drinks industry. Let us know what you think of your new DDN!
SFAD (Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol & Drugs) Newsletter - March 2015The impact and scale of NPS (New Psychoactive Substances) presents huge challenges in our field for those who work to support those people using them and the friends, families and communities who are directly impacted. Scottish Families can evidence the impact of NPS on both service users and those who support them through anonymised information we collect through the many channels we engage with families or Concerned Significant Others (CSOs).
SFAD (Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol & Drugs) Policy Briefing - February 2015Welcome to the Policy Briefing from Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs (Scottish Families) for February 2015. Our CEO and Policy Officer attended a round table discussion on the Scottish Government’s Public Health review. Heather Cowan the Policy Lead, Public Health Division was in attendance to hear the views from the third sector and feed these back to the review group. Scottish Families welcomes the review and the opportunity to contribute to the wider discussion. Further details of the review are in the Featured Topic section.
Adfam (Families, Drugs and Alcohol) Policy Briefing 16 th – 27 th February A fortnightly update on important policy developments relevant to family support and the drug and alcohol sector, including comment, data, reports, parliamentary news, policy directions and debate.
Adfam Briefing - Drug and Alcohol PreventionIntergenerational factors and the role of the familyWhen talking about the prevention of substance use, it is useful firstly to unpick what we actuallymean by the term ‘prevention’: what are we trying to prevent? What is the ultimate aim – and howis it best achieved? In reality, a number of goals come under the prevention banner, including theprevention of any substance use at all, delaying the onset of use, and preventing or reducing theharms caused by substance use to individuals, families and communities. This briefing encompasses
all of these concepts of prevention.
Alcohol Research UK - Understanding the alcohol harm paradoxResearch study on the relationship between socioeconomic status and susceptibility to the harmful effects of alcohol, 4th March 2015.“We have termed the observation that deprived populations that apparently consume the same or less alcohol than more affluent populations suffer far greater levels of harm the alcohol harm paradox”.
eFocus Alcohol Focus Scotland newsletter – February 2015Alcohol Focus Scotland's latest monthly newsletter covers our survey into children's recognition of alcohol brands, the AHA campaign not to cut duty in the budget, and why alcohol should stay out of football grounds.
Alcohol Concern Newsletter - February 2015Thank you for signing up for the Alcohol Concern Newsletter. With the new website going live, Dry January being the most successful yet and a whole bunch of exciting developments, it's taken us a little longer to get this out than we'd hoped.But now it's ready to go, and we want your help to make it better than ever!
CYCJ (Centre for Youth & Criminal Justice) E-bulletin – February 2015This month we've been: ‘living it’ at Scottish Parliament and celebrating young people, preparing to go back to school and making sure the (road)show goes on.
MYCREWMY CREW is a place where you'll find impartial drugs information, advice and support. Chat online confidentially or join in the conversation on our forums.Have you had a look around MY CREW recently? We've made some changes! We have updated the forums, added new content into the A-Z and made it easier to chat online. GET INFO - You can search the A-Z to find out more about different drugs and information about using them in a less risky way if you choose to take drugs. If you think of anything we have missed from the A-Z email [email protected] IT OUT - You can take the "Check it out Quiz" to see how risky your or some you know is when it comes to drugs. The quiz is really short and will provide you with advice to help you with what to do next.CHAT - You can use the online chat room to get information, advice and support from one of our trained workers or volunteers. The chat room opening times are available on the website but you can always book a private chat if you aren't free to talk during those times. Just email [email protected] - Want more? You can join in the conversation on our forum 24 hours a day. Ask questions and share knowledge. CREW staff and volunteers keep an eye on the forums so will get back to you if you need advice or support. You might just want to chat with other MY CREW users too. You can also let us know about drug trends or new ways to stay safe. We love hearing from youDOWNLOAD the MY CREW app FREE from the Google Play store. Log your use, track how much you are spending, how it makes you feel and plan how you can use in a less risky way.If you are worried about someone else the MY CREW can help too. Search the A-Z to find out more, chat online to get advice and support or take a look around the forums.Call 0131 220 3404 if someone is in need of immediate support.
Updated CREW Booklet – New Psychoactive DrugsPlease download our freshly updated guidebook "New Psychoactive Drugs" just released. It is a great resource on current commonly used substances, where they fit on the "Drugs Wheel," plus harm reduction and referral advice. Hard copies of the booklet restocked due to high demand.Email [email protected] to place an order.
Overdose Awareness – DADA is trying to raise awareness of the risks of overdose and increase the number of people who have been Naloxone trained and have their own life-saving naloxone kits. Naloxone is an effective tool in helping to reduce drug-related deaths by temporarily reversing the effects of opiate overdose.If you would like to know more about how to reduce the risk of overdose, details of the naloxone training programme or would like to undergo the training itself, please contact us for more details.Services are open 7 days per week and can be contacted via the DA helpline on 01224 594700.
Community Food Initiatives Northeast (CFINE)Aberdeen Food Bank PartnershipPlease note that CFINE opening times have now changedOpening times flyer
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