The Scottish Drugs Forum, in partnership with Parenting across Scotland and the University of Stirling School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health, is presenting this one-day conference to show how improved joint working between adult addiction services and child welfare services can improve outcomes for our most at-risk children and young people.
For more details and how to book see: http://www.sdf.org.uk/index.php/events/sdf-events/looking-beyond-risk/
It is estimated that 150,000 children in Scotland have parents with a substance use problem.
The Scottish Government aims to address the needs of these children through focusing Scotland’s public services for children and young people on:
• prevention
• appropriate early intervention
• child-centred service delivery
• support for parents to build their confidence and capacity.
There is clear evidence that addiction services and child welfare organisations want to work more collaboratively - and that this will improve responses to our most vulnerable families.
Looking beyond risk will explore how to make these aspirations a reality, through:
- Exploring the development of good practice in joint working between adult addiction services and child welfare services
- Highlighting examples of good practice in working with children affected by parental substance problems and their families
- Hearing the views of parents and young people on family support models
- Identifying approaches for improving outcomes for children of parents with a history of drug and alcohol problems
- Providing an understanding of good practice in key interventions
- Updating delegates on the current Scottish policy landscape for children generally and children affected by parental substance problems specifically
Speakers confirmed to date include:
- Professor Sally Haw, Head of Complex Intervention, Public Health Research Group, University of Stirling
- Dr Mary Hepburn, Consultant Obstetrician, Glasgow Special Needs in Pregnancy Service and Evening Times Scotswoman of the Year
- Andrew Horne, Director of Operations, Addaction Scotland and acting Chair, Drug Strategy Delivery Commission
Cost including lunch: £120
£96 to SDF members and partner organisations in Parenting Across Scotland
For more details and how to book see: http://www.sdf.org.uk/index.php/events/sdf-events/looking-beyond-risk/
