Safeguarding vulnerable dependent drinkers programme

Agenda

12.00pmWelcome
  • Introductions / objectives
  • Ground rules
12.10pmSession 1 - Introduction: The client group and the gap
  • To look at the features of the clients who need the protection and support offered by these power
  • To highlight the myths and challenges surrounding the use of legal powers with dependent drinkers
  • Q&A
12.30pmSection 2 - Moving forward: Principles
  • To set out nine principles that should inform work with this client group
12.40pmSection 3 - It’s their choice: Barriers to change
  • Participatory exercise
  • To challenge the idea that this client group are choosing a chaotic or self-neglecting lifestyle
1.00pmSection 4 - Legal powers: International comparisons
  • To compare the situation in England and Wales with other countries
1.05pmSection 5 - Legal powers: England and Wales – The Care Act 2014 or Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014
  • To explore how the Care Act or Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014 can support and protect this client group
  • Q&A
1.20pmSection 6 - The Mental Capacity Act 2005
  • To explore how the Mental Capacity Act can support and protect this client group
  • Q&A
1.40pmSection 7 - The Mental Health Act 1983/2005
  • To explore how the Mental Health Act can support and protect this client group
  • Q&A
1.50pmSection 8 - Client care in practice
  • Participatory exercise
  • To explore techniques and approaches on what will help to make these powers work in practice
2.15pmSection 9 - Other powers
  • To explore other legal frameworks that can support and protect this client group
  • Q&A
2.25pmSection 10 - Summary and evaluation
  • Final questions and completion of evaluations
2.30pm

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