CommissioningRecovery fromDrug
and Alcohol Addiction Conference
7th September 2012 – Manchester, UK
Full programme and online registration:
www.commissioningforrecovery.org.uk
Conference helpline: 01462 476310 / Karen@medivents.co.uk
THE CONFERENCE OUTLINE
The landscape of public sector commissioning is undergoing significant change and the impact on
commissioning for the drug and alcohol sector is not yet clear. The Recovery from Drug and Alcohol Addiction
Conference, taking place in Manchester on the 7th September 2012, brings together a broad range of
commissioners and providers to debate these issues in an open and transparent environment.
The conference will be chaired by
Roger Howard
, Chief Executive of the UK Drug Policy Commission and
speakers include
Paul Hayes
, Chief Executive of the NTA,
Steve Broome
, Director of Research at the RSA
and
Professor John Ashton
, Director of Public Health for Cumbria PCT.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
The cost to attend the conference is just
£195.00 per person
+ VAT. This cost includes all meeting
materials, refreshment breaks and lunch.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This conference is aimed at professionals who currently commission drug and alcohol services, or those
who will do so in the future. These include Drug and Alcohol Action Teams, Directors of Public Health,
future Police and Crime Commissioners, as well as those involved in wider commissioning structures such
as mental health and the Troubled Family agenda.
WORKSHOPS
Giving you the opportunity to explore different commissioning models and debate with other commissioners
and stakeholders on the current issues and challenges that you face:
•
The prime provider and whole system change model
•
The eclectic, multi contractual commissioning model
•
Choices, options and outcomes
•
“Treat us like people” – the service user perspective
EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES AT THE CONFERENCE
A limited number of exhibition spaces are available – contact Karen Anthony or Lucie Flint from the
conference team on 01462 476310 or email Karen@medivents.co.uk for information.