Clearing the obstacle course

Alcohol Change UK is a leading alcohol charity working to significantly reduce serious alcohol harm in the UK. We fund, commission and share research; work to ensure more and better support and treatment; encourage better policy and regulation; shift drinking cultures through our campaigns; and work to change drinking behaviours by providing advice and information.Find out more:https://alcoholchange.org.uk/

Alcohol Change UK

Removing barriers to engagement with alcohol treatment and support

An online ccnference, over two half-daysWednesday 9 October and Thursday 10 October 2024Not everyone experiences alcohol harm in the same way. Each person has a unique history that can influence their patterns of alcohol use, how they think about alcohol, and how those around them respond to their drinking behaviour.Not every service is equally accessible to everyone either. Join us for our annual online conference to learn how your service can reach and engage with a wider range of people and communities.Alcohol Change UK’s conferences and seminars are focussed on bringing together the best research and practice, to help all of us who are working to reduce alcohol harm to do that more effectively.Speakers will include: <ul><li>Dr James Brown on supporting adults with ADHD</li><li>Michelle Gavin on making alcohol support accessible to Gypsy and Traveller communities</li><li>Louise McIvor on mutual aid for LGBTQ+ people affected by drugs, alcohol and chemsex</li><li>Dr Jo-Anne Puddephatt on mental health and alcohol in minority ethnic communities</li><li>Mike Ward on why waiting for alcohol-dependent drinkers to show enthusiasm for change is often a mistake</li></ul>

Day 1 agenda

Andrew Misell, Alcohol Change UK: Welcome to Day 1

Clare Flynn: “I knew that alcohol would cost me everything if I didn’t stop”

Mike Ward: Motivation isn’t everything 

Ten minute break

Dr James Brown: Supporting adults with ADHD

Ed Holder: Specialist drug and alcohol support for LGBTQ+ people

Michelle Gavin: Making support accessible to Gypsy and Traveller communities

Looking ahead to Day 2 and close

Day 2 agenda

Andrew Misell, Alcohol Change UK: Welcome to Day 2

Paul Chambers: Creative writing as a route to recovery

Diverse Cymru: What makes a service culturally competent? 

Bev John and Gareth Roderique-Davies: Effectively addressing ARBD

Jo-Anne Puddephatt: Mental health and alcohol in minority ethnic communitie

Louise McIvor: Mutual aid for LGBTQ+ people affected by drugs and alcohol

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