1. Pilot workshops Alcohol Commissioning Learning Programme 21 & 22 September 2010, City University London

2. The Academy A social enterprise that aims to ‘promote excellence in local alcohol harm reduction’ Workshops, networking, learning & support for alcohol leads Consultation and policy advocacy Training for practitioners and front line staff www.alcoholacademy.net

3. Alcohol Commissioning Learning Programme - outline Alcohol leads identify alcohol commissioning skills as their top learning need (Academy scoping exercise 2008 & Academy 1 year review 2010) Academy approached Department of Health to deliver scoping exercise: Phase 1 – Survey Phase 2 – Pilot workshops Phase 3 – Develop/roll-out programme (£)?

4. James Morris, AERC Alcohol Academy Janet Crampton, 2020 Commissioning John Eversley, ppre & senior lecturer Alcohol leads & commissioners i.e. you! The team

5. Key survey findings 149 responses from alcohol practitioners, commissioners, strategy leads etc. Short delivery preferred e.g. 1-3 day events Learning from subjects experts and peers Particular interest highlighted in: alcohol treatment commissioning/outcomes integrating substance misuse agendas data and needs assessment prevention/public health approaches

6. Commissioning priorities Data & needs assessment High Impact Changes Treatment areas Themes 1 Alcohol prevention & public health NATMS (treatment data) Control impact of alcohol misuse Integrated substance misuse Combined drug & alcohol use 2 Treatment services Ni 39 /VSC 26 (hospital admissions) Improve capacity & effectiveness of treatment Treatment outcomes Alcohol & Older People 3 Outcomes- based commissioning Crime & disorder data Work in partnership Service design & specifications Mental Health (Dual Diagnosis) 4 Drug & alcohol commissioning Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) IBA Prevention & early intervention Drinking environmt.s

7. Thank you for coming today - we hope you find it useful Please note: A busy agenda! Be engaged and positive Chatham house rules Rolling evaluation (see packs)