Tuesday 2 March 2010

9am-3.45pm

Marriott Hotel, Glasgow

"Improving practice, improving lives". Working together to create better futures for children and young people affected by alcohol.

The conference will allow for the sharing of good practice, skills and resources and the advancement of new and innovative approaches to service development when working with children and young people affected by alcohol misuse throughout Scotland.

Building upon last year's launch the conference will include networking opportunities, speakers, workshops and regional forums.

SNAPY conference programme

SNAPY conference booking form

For more information and to book a place email: snapy@alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk or book online now.

National Licensing Conference
8th - 9th September 2010
MacDonald Aviemore Highland Resort

Following last years biggest ever Licensing Conference, we will be returning to the MacDonald Aviemore Highland Resort for this year's event.

Put the date in your diary as its going to be a must attend event again this year. 92% of last year's delegates rated the event as relevent to their profession.

As a supporter of the conference, we are delighted to offer you an early discount booking. Complete the form and return by 31 March 2010 and receive £50 off per delegate.

Click here to download the booking form.

Conference programme will be available soon.

Housing, Homelessness and Substance Misuse: developing effective responses

8th February 2010
9:20-16:20
The Beardmore Hotel,Clydebank
Free Admission

This event will launch important recommendations on the design and delivery of effective services which prevent homelessness and address substance use.

Who should attend?
This event will be attended by a full range of stakeholders:

• Policy makers and strategy developers
• Funders
• Planners of local services
• Alcohol and Drug Partnerships
• Commissioners
• Management and staff of housing, homelessness, alcohol or drug services
• Alcohol, drug, housing and homelessness service users

Conference Information
How to apply:
Return completed form(s) by 25 January 2010 to: Lisa McKibben, Scottish Drugs Forum, 91 Mitchell Street, Glasgow G1 3LN. or Fax to: 0141 248 6414

A one day conference Friday 26th March 2010
Hilton Grosvenor Hotel - Glasgow
Registration cost - £197 including lunch and refreshments

More than 10,000 children end up in hospital every year due to drinking and research tells us that 15% of young people think that it is normal to get drunk once a week. In addition, it is estimated that almost 1 million children live with an alcohol-dependent parent in the UK today, impacting on all areas of their lives and potentially encouraging social and behavioural issues.

Our expert speakers will provide you with knowledge updates, best practice and information on initiatives throughout Scotland and the UK.

This conference should be of interest to a wide range of professionals including those from education, social care and health settings, police, community safety teams, drug and alcohol teams, local authorities, youth offending teams, probation officers, academics and anyone with an interest in this area.

To book your place please contact Carolyn Fraser on 0141 201 9353

Conference Information Leaflet

promoting Children's Health through Alcohol Misuse Prevention.

Founded in 2006, the Mentor UK CHAMP Awards is an innovative biennial awards scheme aimed at recognising and rewarding projects in England, Scotland and Wales that can help prevent children and young people of 14 or under from misusing alcohol - both now and in their future lives.

In 2010 Mentor are asking the public, professionals and young people to inspire them by nominating projects that promote healthy attitudes and behaviours and which help children and young people avoid the dangers of alcohol misuse.

Projects might be as diverse as, for example, young people developing their own websites, classroom work in schools, sports schemes, drama or mentoring projects in the community.

Awards will be made in three categories:

• For work in school
• For work in the community
• For projects led by young people

To find out more and to download an application form please visit the CHAMP Awards website at www.champawards.org.uk

Closing date - 21st April, 2010.

Tuesday 13 April 2010
Business Design Centre, London
Price: £20 in advance, £25 on the day, £80 for five tickets
Format: a one day event featuring:

• 50 stands from organisations working across drug and alcohol misuse
• 12 seminars exploring the future direction of policy and practice
• Arts Zone
• New Drug Awareness Zone
• Training and Development Zone

Networking with 1,000 drug and alcohol workers

Booking tickets:
online at: www.pavpub.com/DAAT2010
call Pavilion customer services on 08444 880 506

Alcohol Awareness Week 2009 took place from 4-10 October.

www.alcoholawarenessweek.com

It's easy to make a positive choice about drinking. There are small changes that can help you enjoy a drink without risking your health. The aim of the campaign is to drive awareness amongst Scots - and demonstrate - that by making positive lifestyle choices, changing drinking habits and drinking more responsibly will enable you to get more out of your day, week or weekend.

This year AAW was all about 'Get More Out Of'. The campaign aimed to show that by making a few simple changes to your drinking habits, you can manage the amount of alcohol you consume and make sure you get more out of your time, relationships, work and activities.

Alcohol Focus Scotland ran an information stand in Braehead shopping centre during the week to encourage shoppers to find out more about drinking responsibly.