This conference organised by Pavilion (publishers of Drugs and Alcohol Today) may be of interest to some list members
 
Rowdy Yates
Senior Research Fellow
Scottish Addiction Studies
Department of Applied Social Science
University of Stirling 

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From: Pavilion [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tue 7/10/2007 5:15 PM
To: Rowdy Yates
Subject: Supporting the Housing Needs of Drug & Alcohol Users

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Supporting the housing needs of drug and alcohol users, Are we doing enough?

conference sponsors Date: Wednesday 10 October 2007
Venue: ORT House Conference, London NW1


About the conference

Housing is an essential, basic need that can put stability back into the lives of drug and alcohol users, recovering drug and alcohol users and offenders. It is, therefore, important to ensure that sufficient accommodation is accessible for drug and alcohol users and offenders and that appropriate support is provided to help them maintain their tenancies and prevent homelessness.

Key themes
  • A strategic overview of housing policy
  • Barriers and gaps in current housing provision for drug and alcohol users
  • The impact of homelessness on drug and alcohol users
  • Designing out drugs and alcohol related issues on housing estates
  • The benefits of partnership working to address housing issues among drug and alcohol users
  • Preventing young people from becoming homeless

Housing Care and Support Journal Aims of the conference

This conference is designed to explore some of the housing needs of drug and alcohol users and the barriers they face, and look at what more can be done to support this vulnerable population. We will hear from key speakers who will share their experiences of housing and drug concerns. A series of workshops will run throughout the day to discuss some of the key issues pertinent to those delivering services for drug users with accommodation needs.

Confirmed speakers include:
  • Grantley Haynes, Crack and Cocaine Strategy Manager, Birmingham DAT
  • Michelle Duffin, Senior Research Consultant, Perpetuity
  • Steve Mckeown, Senior Development Officer, Street Homeless Project, Shelter
  • Caroline Lamont, Regional Service and Business Development Manager, Single Homeless Project (SHP)
  • Tim Pascoe, Chair, Designing Out Crime Association (DOCA)
  • Terry Cocks, Crime Prevention Design Advisor, Metropolitan Police
  • Chris Paul, Head of Service, Short Stay Services, Centrepoint
  • Jim Wilson, Chief Officer, Drugs and Alcohol, Leeds City Council
  • Kate Davies, Strategic Director, Nottinghamshire County DAAT
  • Chris Kelly, DIP Manager, Nottinghamshire County DAAT

Conference rates

Standard rate: £295 + VAT (central government / private sector organisation)
Reduced rate: £255 + VAT (public sector / educational / charitable / NHS / voluntary organisation)
Supported rate: £195 + VAT (unwaged / student / small voluntary sector organisations)

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