ADP Annual Report 2023-24 FINAL For Circulation (2)
Argyll and Bute Council · 25 September 2024
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Report 2023-2024 Argyll and Bute Alcohol and Drug Partnership
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Foreword ................................................................................................................................................................................ 1 Argyll and Bute Alcohol and Drug Partnership (ADP), an Overview ................................................................................ 3 Argyll and Bute Alcohol and Drug Strategy and Action Plan 2020-23 ............................................................................. 4 Contents Developing Recovery Orientated Systems Welcome In.................................................................... 16 Rights, Respect and Recovery.......................................17 Residential Rehabilitation ..............................................18 Recovery Walks .............................................................19 Getting it Right for Everyone MAT 8 Group .................................................................20 Investing in a Workforce with Lived Experience.............21 Public Health Approach to Justice Partnership Working with Community Justice................22 Police Intelligence Portal................................................22 Prevention and Early Intervention Alcohol Brief Interventions (ABIs) ................................5 Community Grant Funding............................................6 Planet Youth .................................................................8 Developing Recovery Orientated Systems Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Standards .......9 Treatment and Recovery............................................ 10 MAT Standards ...........................................................12 WithYou in Argyll and Bute..........................................13 Naloxone .....................................................................14 Cowal Hub and Addictions Recovery Café Opening....15
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I'm pleased to be introducing the Argyll and Bute Alcohol and Drug Partnership’s (ADP) Annual Report for 2023-2024. Over this period Argyll and Bute ADP has continued to focus its efforts on preventing harm, providing access to treatment and developing recovery communities. This work has been underpinned by our 4 strategic pillars of early intervention and prevention, Getting It Right for Everyone, a Public Health approach to Justice and developing Recovery Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC). Foreword Page 1 by Tracey McFall, Chair of Argyll and Bute ADP Nationally there continues to be focus on the National Mission and throughout 2023-2024 there has been a continued drive to ensure the national policy is translated into local practice and delivery based on the needs of our local communities. Tracey McFall, Chair of Argyll and Bute Alcohol and Drug Partnership Locally, the partnership has continued to develop and embed the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Standards and has made considerable progress to implement these standards to enable the consistent delivery of safe, accessible, high quality drug treatment across Argyll and Bute. Developing and embedding our residential rehabilitation pathway has been a critical component of this work. The MAT Standards implementation is a clear example of how our partnerships have worked together across health, third sector, public sector and our communities to increase access to treatment and provide choice for those who need it.
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Foreword Page 2 by Tracey McFall, Chair of Argyll and Bute ADP The success of our strategy has been a result of the drive and commitment by all our partners in the Alcohol and Drug Partnership and that has continued to grow in strength over 2023-2024. The ADP Support Team and I would like to express our thanks to all partners in the ADP and more broadly who have contributed to the work of the strategy. I would also like to express heartfelt gratitude to the invaluable contributions Fiona Davies made to the ADP in her interim role as ADP Chair, and appreciated Fiona’s leadership before I commenced the role. Lastly, I would personally like to thank the ADP Support Team, who have worked tirelessly over the past year to drive forward change and delivery across Argyll and Bute. Key to recovery is broader community-based support and over 2023-2024 the partnership continues to see the growth and development of our recovery communities, family support and access to independent advocacy. Tracey McFall Argyll & Bute ADP Chair
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Argyll and Bute Alcohol and Drug Partnership Share experiences and learning on alcohol and drug matters in order to support the Argyll and Bute HSCP in effective strategic planning Contribute to relevant local, regional and national consultation responses or events Inform engagement on alcohol and drug matters within their area to assure the community voice is heard Participate in learning opportunities to maximise individual member contributions Contribute to needs assessment processes to better understand local priorities and service delivery Purpose: Argyll and Bute's ADP is made up of a range of partners, including: The ADP was chaired by Fiona Davies, the then Chief Officer of Argyll and Bute HSCP on an interim basis until March 2024 when Tracey McFall was appointed. The ADP is responsible to the Argyll and Bute HSCP and Argyll and Bute Integration Joint Board. Page 3 Adult Protection Argyll & Bute Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service (DARS) Child Protection Community Justice Housing Representation from people with Lived Experience Police Scotland Public Health Specialist Scottish Ambulance Service Scottish Fire and Rescue Third Sector WithYou
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The work of the Alcohol and Drug Partnership is informed by a strategy that covers the period 2020-2023. Argyll and Bute Alcohol and Drug Partnership Page 4 Alcohol and Drug Strategy and Action Plan 2020-2023 The strategy identifies the following vision and priorities: Action Plan Summary Vision: Argyll and Bute is an area where "we live long, healthy and active lives regardless of where we come from" and where individuals, families and communities: have the right to health and a life free from the harms of alcohol and drugs are treated with dignity and respect are fully supported within communities to find their own type of recovery Outcome: Fewer people develop problems with alcohol and drug use Outcome: People access and benefit from effective, integrated, person-centred support to achieve their recovery Outcome: People affected by alcohol and drugs use will be safe, healthy, included and supported Outcome: Vulnerable people are diverted from the justice system wherever possible, and those within justice settings are fully supported Prevention and Early Intervention Developing Recovery Orientated Systems Getting it Right for Everybody Public Health Approach to Justice
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Alcohol Brief Interventions (ABIs) Page 5 Four Newly Trained ABI Trainers Prevention and Early Intervention Alcohol Screening and Brief Interventions (ABIs) are effective and evidence-based early intervention for those individuals, over the age of 16 years who are drinking at hazardous and harmful levels. Originally introduced across Scotland in 2008/09, the Health Board has an ABI Local Delivery Plan Standard (LDP) to report against. The aim of ABIs is to support individuals to moderate their levels of drinking and thereby reduce risk of developing more serious alcohol-related problems. The LDP Standard is currently focused within the settings of Primary, Accident and Emergency (A&E) and Maternity Services. The Scottish Government promotes delivery of ABIs in three priority settings: Primary Care, Accident and Emergency, and Antenatal. Since 2023, 4 staff successfully completed their training for trainers in ABIs enabling them to deliver training in collaboration with Highland Public Health. The short training course is bookable on Turas. The Public Health Intelligence Team, in collaboration with Midwifery Teams and the Community Link Working Service, has led to an increase in the number of ABIs reported this year.
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Community Grant Funding Working in partnership with The Third Sector Interface (TSI), the TSI administered the ADP Community Early Intervention and Prevention grants through their online portal; hosting the application forms, raising awareness of the offer and collating the completed bids. A group of ADP partners reviewed and scored all applications and successful applications received £7615 to support their initiative. Grants were awarded to the areas of Cowal with Oban and Lorn to focus on providing support to families affected by alcohol or drugs. Cowal, Islay, Oban and Lorn received grants to support and provide activities for adults with lived experience of addictions. The monies provided additional support for people with substance use problems to access prescribed physical activity and wellbeing programmes in Oban. Diversionary and social activities as a follow on from Warm Hub facilities were also offered to individuals requiring housing support. Two of the applications focused on benefiting the wider community by holding events with a ROSC focus and providing repair workshops, upcycling and an affordable food shop. Page 6 Prevention and Early Intervention 7 grants supported adults with lived experience of alcohol and/or drugs. 2 grants for families affected by alcohol and drugs 5 grants aimed at young people All successful bids identified working in partnership. Providing families affected by alcohol and drugs with access to the Headspace App, information, wellbeing support and workshops. Lorn Healthy Options
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Community Grant Funding All the applications identified had the support of other local partners and identified how they worked in partnership to support their clients. As part of the application, all successful applicants agreed to submit progress and final reports to the ADP Support Team. The work will be shared with wider ADP partners to further encourage partnership, ensuring that the opportunities within our communities are fully utilised. Page 7 Prevention and Early Intervention Grants for diversionary activities for young people were awarded to Islay, Oban, Tarbert, and Mid Argyll. All the initiatives aimed to increase wellbeing and access to activities and opportunities within the community specifically. Information and support for substance use was either built into their service and / or accessed by working in partnership. Activities included Saturday Night Drop ins, twice weekly swimming sessions, an outdoor activity course addressing inequalities and weekly craft and activities as part of youth work. With a flexible and person centred approach to meet the needs of young people, one organisation provided one to one support and empowered young people to access driving lessons, a driver’s license and online learning courses. Tarbert Soup Group
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Page 8 Five Secondary Schools signed up to the Planet Youth work Applying a population-wide primary prevention process, the programme is designed to have a long-term impact in communities on reducing youth substance use through creating a healthy built environment. PY believe that building a community environment which delays the onset of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs for as long as possible is an effective approach to reducing the long-term health problems related to youth substance use. In September 2023, pupils from third and fourth year were surveyed, data was gathered, analysed and the key themes were identified, which were; Vaping, Mental Health and Substance Use. Coalition groups are being formed in each of the five areas as a deeper dive into the key themes, and scope the assets and supports. Planet Youth Prevention and Early Intervention Planet Youth is a population- wide primary prevention process designed to have a long-term impact in communities on reducing youth substance use through creating a healthy built environment. Planet Youth (PY) was developed from the Icelandic Prevention Model - a theory-based approach with demonstrated effectiveness in reducing substance use in Iceland for over 20 years. The ‘PY Program’ is designed to strengthen protective factors, mitigate risk factors, and build healthy community environments for positive youth development by focusing on key domains in the local school-community: Family, peer group, leisure (out-of-school) time, and school.
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Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Standards Page 9 1. All people accessing services have the option to start MAT from the same day of presentation. 2. All people are supported to make an informed choice on what medication to use for MAT and the appropriate dose. 3. All people at high risk of drug- related harm are proactively identified and offered support to commence or continue MAT. 4. All people are offered evidence- based harm reduction at the point of MAT delivery. 5. All people will receive support to remain in treatment for as long as requested. The Drug Deaths Taskforce was set up in September 2019 and prioritised the introduction of standards for Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT). The aim is to reduce deaths, and other harms and to promote recovery. The standards provide a framework to ensure that MAT is sufficiently safe, effective, acceptable, accessible and person centered. In discussion with the MAT standards Implementation Support Team (MIST), partners produced a project specification document to initially implement MAT in Cowal & Bute. Dedicated co-located teams will work in partnership to provide appropriate and evidenced access to medication assisted treatment that promotes harm reduction and a whole person approach. 6. The system that provides MAT is psychologically informed; routinely delivers evidence-based low intensity psychosocial interventions and supports individuals to grow social networks. 7. All people have the option of MAT shared with Primary Care. 8. All people have access to independent advocacy and support for housing, welfare and income needs. 9. All people with co-occurring drug use and mental health difficulties can receive mental health care at the point of MAT delivery. 10. All people receive trauma informed care. Developing Recovery Orientated Systems of Care
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MAT Experiential Programme The Scottish Government’s National Mission to save and improve the lives among people most at risk requires ADPs to collect experiential data on MAT implementation from service users, family members and staff. The ADP submitted two case studies, an improvement plan and commissioned the Scottish Drugs Forum to deliver on aspects of the MAT Experiential Programme, between October 2023 and March 2024. SDF recruited, trained and supported peer researchers from those with lived experience, local volunteers and those already trained in the data collection. Treatment and Recovery Page 10 Developing Recovery Orientated Systems of Care Data was gathered from 46 people with experience of MAT, 7 family members and 10 staff Data Collection Public Health Scotland scored the MAT Experiential work with full marks.
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Referral Category Argyll & Bute Response Service Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service WithYou Argyll & Bute Automated System Referral * * 16 Criminal Justice 0 * 21 Employer/Education 0 0 * Health * 346 27 Local Authority/Third Sector * * 47 Other - Not Listed * * * Other Substance Misuse Service * 15 * Self 15 13 67 Social Work 0 0 18 Total 28 390 213 Treatment and Recovery Page 11 Developing Recovery Orientated Systems of Care Buvidal Same day prescribing of Opioid Substitute Therapies (OST) Methadone Buprenorphine and Naloxone combined (Suboxone) Buprenorphine sublingual Some of the Treatment and Recovery Support options in place in Argyll and Bute Naltrexone Injecting Equipment Provision (IEP) Mutual Aid Partnership (MAP) BBV Testing Wound care FibroScan The table below details the referrals received in DARS and WY from April 2023 to March 2024. The Argyll and Bute Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service (DARS) is an integrated team comprising staff from NHS Highland and Argyll and Bute Council. Staff are specialists in Substance Use work. DARS provides services across Argyll and Bute from bases in each locality. WithYou provide free and confidential support through a team of Recovery and Outreach Workers specialising in Substance Use.
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Public Health Scotland scored our Progress Report as ‘Green’ for MAT Standards 1 to 5 MAT Standards Page 12 Developing Recovery Orientated Systems of Care This year’s MAT report was a continuation of the work carried out in the previous year and highlighting the services delivered by Argyll and Bute’s Drug and Alcohol Recovery Services (DARS) and WithYou (WY) and other partners to deliver integrative Standing Operating Procedures. DARS opiate substitution therapy continued to be made available in the form of long-acting injectable buprenorphine. Primarily based in Dunoon, the service has become better established and continues to support choice in medication across localities. Public Health Scotland scored our Progress Report ‘Provisional Green’ for MAT Standards 6 to 10. Provisional Green was the highest achievable score that could be awarded for MAT Standards 6 to 10 in 2023 to 2024 with a view to full implementation by 2026. The DARS team worked with Primary Care to scope shared care in Argyll and Bute, receive accurate data and make progress towards implementing MAT Standard 7. The Primary Care Nationally Enhanced Service was in place with 11 GP Practices including the larger practices. Progress has also been made towards a Multi Agency Standing Operating Procedure covering MAT Standard 6 and 10 to align mental health and addiction services. Public Health Scotland scored the MAT Data reports with full marks. 2022- MAT 6-10 were not assessed 2023- MAT 6 and MAT 10 were assessed separately 2024- MAT 6 and MAT 10 were assessed jointly
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WithYou in Argyll and Bute Page 13 WithYou are commissioned to provide community based recovery services for people who use alcohol and drugs. With an open referral system, anyone can contact the service themselves, or on behalf of someone else. Providing qualified and skilled staff in every locality; who deliver person centred care and psychosocial interventions to people to reduce the harm caused by alcohol and drugs. Psychosocial interventions are simple, effective ways to change thinking and behaviour that can improve physical and mental health, enhance quality of life, relationships and social connections. WithYou also provide support to family members and concerned others too, through the Community Reinforcement and Family Training programme (CRAFT). WithYou have been delighted to host three people from the Scottish Drugs Forum Recovery Worker Training Project in 2023 to 2024, as well as establish the role of Lived Experience Recovery Workers in their team. people supported 1:1 2023-24 376 A strong partnership approach and joint working with the NHS Drug and Alcohol Service (DARS) is built into the service; but particularly in the provision of the Rapid Response service where staff work together to provide assertive outreach to those most at risk of harm and overdose. WithYou dedicated staff provide wrap around support to people before and after residential rehabilitation (called Pre and Post Rehab) which significantly increases the chance of a successful recovery. Developing Recovery Orientated Systems of Care people supported in group work setting 2023-24 78 Dedicated Pre and Post Rehab officers supporting people throughout their recovery journey Developing new recovery communities in Lochgilphead, Campbeltown, Islay and Jura Furthermore, WithYou lead on developing recovery community activity in Bute, Lochgilphead, Campbeltown, Islay and Jura. This has seen people coming together to build supportive peer connections and activities. Working in partnership, the Scottish Recovery Consortium (SRC) has provided an invaluable source of support in this. WithYou continue this development work so there is a very local, accessible network to sustain people in their recovery, tackle the stigma that people can feel and reduce their isolation.
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Naloxone Page 14 28 people have been trained in administering Naloxone 300 Intramuscular and 200 Intranasal kits and 200 pouches to keep the kits safe and to hand were purchased and distributed. Naloxone is a medicine that can save lives by rapidly reversing an opioid overdose. Naloxone attaches to opioid receptors and reverses and blocks the effects of other opioids. Naloxone is a safe medicine and only reverses overdoses in people with opioids in their systems. Naloxone training is co-ordinated by the DARS team who as well as WithYou deliver the courses in Argyll and Bute. On completion of the training, participants have; an understanding of how to recognise an overdose, knowledge of naloxone, when to use it and complete practical sessions on the administration of naloxone. Participants are also issued with a naloxone kit. This year, training in Argyll and Bute has been provided to; clients, those offering family support, Pharmacy staff, Heart Start workers, Link workers, NHS Employees and volunteers. Police Scotland also carry Naloxone and are trained to administer it. Developing Recovery Orientated Systems of Care
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After many months of planning, support and funding from the ADP, the Cowal Hub and Addictions Recovery Café (ARC) launched in April 2023. Obtaining charity status, the ARC has continued to develop and attract funding from other sources, provide a wide range of resources, training and support. The ADP Support Team was delighted to submit a case study on the development and success of ARC as part of the Medically Assisted Treatment Standards Annual Reporting. Cowal Hub and Addictions Recovery Café (ARC) Opening Page 15 Developing Recovery Orientated Systems of Care Individuals and services have benefited from attending ARC, enabling services to increase reach, address misconceptions and foster working relationships with other local services such as Bute Advice, Ali Energy, Argyll and Bute Housing, Criminal Justice, Waverley Care, Lomond and Argyll Advocacy Service LAAS), WithYou and statutory DARS regularly attend to meet clients, network and raise awareness of their service. The wide range of groups on offer, not only provide activities and the learning of new skills, they offer friendship, a safe place to talk and share experiences. “It feels like a family” was quoted from trustees, volunteers and participants in 2023. ARC work in partnership with a range of organisations to deliver training on mental health, recovery and Naloxone. Aim: to provide a warm and safe space for people in Dunoon and surrounding areas and support people to engage with local services including addiction, mental health, advocacy, housing, financial support, smoking cessation and Citizen’s Advice, among others. The Hub and ARC signpost and offer urgent support, helping individuals access food, fuel, housing and medical need, particularly when other services are not immediately available, often improvising where possible so people have urgent support. By working in partnership with the Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service (DARS) and other agencies, individuals have been provided with ARC emergency food and hygiene bags (Hug bags) containing essentials until they can access other services such as the foodbank. Groups and Activities at the hub include: The woman’s Tah Dah! Menzone Pride, Family and Friends Support Group Partnership Working Group. 21 new bikes were purchased and given to members ARC opens every Wednesday, with 30-45 people, most of whom are in recovery, regularly attending. They have been working with the support of the Scottish Recovery consortium to progress their plan to deliver a programme of recovery training next year.
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Welcome In The name says it all - the Welcome In is a friendly, safe and welcoming space for people in recovery to go to. Welcome In has been said to offer a lifeline, helps to prevent isolation and loneliness and enables healthy, trusting and caring friendships. It provides a safe space so that people can talk about their recovery journey, their health and wellbeing and helps support with motivation and inspiration. Welcome In Page 16 Developing Recovery Orientated Systems of Care Originally established in 2018, the Welcome In had a re-launch in September 2023 attended by members and the community. The re-launch was an opportunity to celebrate the Welcome In’s new lease of life after months of planning with supplying plenty food and a disco. Run by five committed and hard working volunteers, Welcome In has gone from strength to strength this year with the support of WithYou, Scottish Recovery Consortium and the ADP Support Team. Welcome In is open on Thursday afternoons and looks forward to welcoming new members.
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Rights, Respect and Recovery Page 17 Developing Recovery Orientated Systems of Care People access and benefit from effective, integrated person-centred support to achieve their recovery. Argyll and Bute ADP awarded bids to the maximum of £15K for the areas of Mid Argyll, Kintyre, Islay and Jura, Oban and Lorn, Bute, Helensburgh and Lomond and Cowal to support lived experience forums and involve people affected by alcohol and drugs in the planning, development and delivery of services to deliver shared outcomes. The aim of this work is ultimately to improve the outcomes for people with substance use problems and reduce harm. Short term outcomes from this work include that people with lived and living experience have: 1. Greater understanding of the culture of engagement and co-production across the ADP 2. Are engaged in the process of improving coproduction 3. Feel more empowered to engage and be involved in co-production across the ADP 4. Confidently access, navigate, manage, challenge and feedback to ADP services The above groups, together with other stakeholders, form the ROSC Sub-Group of the ADP Committee. This group also has lived experience members and is working towards the ADP Action Plan. The ROSC group links with the MAT 8 group and provides another avenue for engagement and feedback on the experiential work required for MAT Standards. The ADP Support Team put in place an agreement with Argyll and Bute Council, Community Development Team to chair the ROSC Group and provide support to Recovery Communities. This work will commence in 2024.
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spent on Residential Rehabilitation 2023-24 £105,554 In March 2024 the multi agency Residential Rehabilitation (RR) Group with representation from Housing, Community Justice, DARS, WithYou and the ADP Support Team had its annual review of the RR Pathway. The group agreed to support and embed the multi agency referral process and raise awareness of these pathways. A number of improvements were agreed upon including the attendance from support workers at the RR Group meetings to discuss applications for residential rehabilitation placements. The addition of progress reports and receiving feedback from supported individuals has been included in the process. The group also agreed on processes to improve the working relationship with residential rehabilitation providers. The Residential Rehabilitation Group is looking forward to utilising the new National Framework for purchasing residential rehabilitation from providers which is due to commence in 2024. Residential Rehabilitation Page 18 Developing Recovery Orientated Systems of Care people approved for Residential Rehabilitation 2023-24 14
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Recovery Walks To end the day, everyone gathered for a celebration with activities and entertainment provided by Freed Up and Recovery Rhythms. This provided an opportunity to demonstrate the benefits of recovery cafes, the activities, fun and connection this can bring. Page 19 Developing Recovery Orientated Systems of Care people attended the Kintyre Recovery Walk 30 Following training delivered by Scottish Recovery Consortium (SRC) in Campbeltown as part of WithYou’s development of recovery communities, SRC carried out a consultation exercise in June 23. It was agreed Kintyre would host its very first Recovery Walk, to make recovery visible, reduce the stigma and an opportunity for people to celebrate recovery. WithYou, SRC, the ADP and other partners supported the group to design, plan and implement the Kintyre Recovery Walk. The walk was held on the 30th of September with around 30 people attending from the local community and those from visiting recovery communities. The day started with a memorial ceremony then some cold water therapy and a recovery walk. The walk covered 2 miles around Campbeltown town centre to ensure maximum visibility. An enjoyable day was had by all, the group sang songs, blew whistles, held up banners and cheered as local cars beeped in support.
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Page 20 The A&B MAT 8 Group, formed in 2023 has representation from LAAS, Argyll and Bute Council Welfare Service, Argyll and Bute Council Housing, Carr Gomm, DARS, the Cowal Response Service and WithYou. The Group was established to implement MAT Standard 8, which is; All people have access to independent advocacy and support for housing, welfare and income needs. Priority Actions agreed include trauma informed practice, a service resource list, and strengthening networks to use the referral pathways. MAT 8 Group Getting It Right for Everyone The group developed an action plan which includes developing pathways and raising awareness about MAT 8. A leaflet explaining the services in Argyll and Bute in relation to MAT 8 and a pathways diagram was produced for distribution in 2024 and further engagement activities are planned for 2024.
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Investing in a Workforce with Lived Experience LAAS actively employ staff with lived experience of alcohol or substances. Following on from the multi agency partnership facilitated by the ADP involving LAAS, Scottish Recovery Consortium and Reach Advocacy, 5 staff members from across Argyll and Bute completed Lived Experience Advocate training and one volunteer. Funding for the training was awarded by CORRA and supported by the ADP, enabling staff to obtain SCQF Level 7 Advance Practice Award (SQA Approved). LAAS have also provided Self Advocacy Skills (SAS) Workshops on Bute and in Kintyre, with around 26 people having attended the SAS Workshops. The workshops are designed to enable people to develop their own confidence, gain abilities to problem solve and know how and where to seek help with challenges and dilemmas. Advocacy has two further requests to offer this in Oban and Lorn to a couple of services supporting individuals. The Recovery Advocate on Bute supported a small group of people to start a walking group during the pandemic. The advocate assisted in promoting and planning a walk with opportunities for people to talk, gain peer support and network safely. The session had a clear advocacy role around sharing local information, what's happening on Bute, updating people on where they can seek help, and referring people to the services. People could arrange one to one appointments with the advocate if appropriate too. The group had support for 18 weeks and continues to run. Page 21 Getting It Right for Everyone Lomond And Argyll Advocacy Service (LAAS) hosted a Scottish Drugs Forum (SDF) student, as part of the SDF Addiction Worker Training Programme (AWTP), an initiative that supports, trains and prepares people with lived experience of drug and alcohol problems into employment. Two students in Argyll and Bute undertook the formal training and in-work placements. Recognising the success of the SDF AWTP, the ADP has funded a further two places for the 2024 programme.
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Page 22 Justice Social Work undertook a review of Diversion for 16- 17 year olds and an improvement plan was implemented as part of baselining our youth justice approach. Increased collaboration opportunities with the Alcohol and Drugs Partnership, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Skills Development Scotland, Third Sector Interface were identified during 2023-2024 and will be considered and progressed by JSW during 2024-2025. Improving identification of underlying needs within Police Custody Suite, was impacted by delays due to national information sharing discussions between Police Scotland and the Scottish Information Commissioner. At the latter end of 2023-2024, some initial work was undertaken by Argyll & Bute representatives from Community Justice and Drug and Alcohol Partnerships with Police Scotland L Division and Custody Suite representatives, where discussions on potential improvements took place late and these continue during 2024-2025. The national Police Scotland estate rationalisation consultation commenced. A Public Health Approach to Justice Partnership Working with Community Justice Partner Intelligence Portal In July 2023 Police Scotland provided input at the ADP meeting on the roll out of the Partnership Intelligence Portal training, inviting interest in a one hour training workshop and encouraging partners to utilise the portal. In total, just over 200 staff from a range of statutory and third sector organisations including; Mental Health Services, DARS, Argyll and Bute Council Housing Team, Carr Gomm, ACHA and Blue Triangle are trained to use the portal. Aimed at all front line professionals the portal gathers intelligence and information on concerns those working in the community may have and a means of recording these concerns. Access to the portal allows users to input community information direct to Police Scotland. This information is managed in strict confidence and rigorously risk assessed and evaluated in line with the existing intelligence process. The information assists Police Scotland and communities to identify emerging trends and allows for partners to work together to mitigate any identified risk at the earliest possible opportunity.
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If you require this document in large font or in an alternative format please contact us in any of the following ways: Argyll and Bute Alcohol and Drug Partnership Comraich, Blarbuie Road Lochgilphead, PA31 8LB In writing: nhsh.argyllandbuteadp@nhs.scotEmail: https://www.facebook.com/ArgyllandButeADP @ArgyllADP :