Safeguarding

Aimed at professionals in England to use legal frameworks to manage and protect people with chronic alcohol or drug dependence.

Location: Studio Room, Matthew Project Next Steps Recovery Centre

Please arrive - 15 minute prior to the event to allow for a prompt start.

There is limited free parking on site and limited paid street parking outside of permit zones. We are unable to provide lunch, however, tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided throughout the session.

Course aim:

Delivered by Alcohol Change UK, the aim of this course is to encourage and enable professionals in England to use legal frameworks to manage and protect people with chronic alcohol or drug dependence. Its focus is on how to make the most effective use of the three main legal powers which can protect vulnerable people. In addition, it emphasises the importance of a process framework that will enable the powers to be used most effectively.

Learning objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Identify people with chronic alcohol or drug dependence who require the protection and support of key legal powers

• Challenge the “lifestyle choice” paradigm that impedes the care of this group.

• Understand how the Care Act (2014) or Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act (2014) apply to this group

• Case study work on the use of these Acts, drawing on participant experience and Safeguarding Adult Reviews

• Understand how the Mental Capacity Act (2005) applies

• Case study work on the use of the Mental Capacity Act, drawing on participant experience and Safeguarding Adult Reviews

• Understand how the Mental Health Act (1983) applies

• Understand other legal frameworks that can apply to this group, e.g. Human Rights Act and Inherent Jurisdiction

• Understand what interventions flow from action under these powers - developing a robust care plan that is in someone’s best interest

Term and Conditions

Booking your place confirms you have approved this with your Line Manager.

We do not accept bulk bookings or booking on someone else's behalf. If you think someone on your team would like to book, please send them the link so they can book their own place in their own name.

Please fill out the order form in full. You may risk losing your space if the form is not completed in full.

If you book a place and do not attend, you will be charged a fee of £100.

Late cancellations will also be charged a fee of £100.

If you do have to cancel, please do so in good time by emailing katie.docwra@cgl.org.uk and cancel your place via Eventbrite as soon as possible so that others may have the opportunity to attend.

Please note: photos may be taken at the event and a list of all the professional attendees, their organisations and email addresses may be emailed to all after the event for their own ‘useful contact sheet’.