Title:
One For the road (Genie in the Gutter)
What the aim is: To illustrate the wide range of reasons why people drink alcohol and illustrating
key drinking personality types.
What we offer:
A 30 minute piece of theatre presenting alcohol through the experiences of a range of people which
is then followed by an interactive audience discussion
Numbers we can accommodate: 30 people per session
Contact details: To book a session, contact Carolyn Edwards, 0151 703 9053,
carolynedwards@genieinthegutter.co.uk
Title:
Health Promotion Workshop
What the aim is: Liverpool Health Promotion Team is offering a 1 ½ hour session in your
workplace, to organisations, across Liverpool, to provide information and practical skills around
raising the issue of alcohol.
What we offer
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What is Dry/Drier January
Alcohol Myths and Truths
Alcohol units/alcohol calories
How to approach alcohol as a topic within your work
What messages are to be promoted during DJ and why it could be a catalyst for behaviour
change
How to get people signed up
Local Support Service information
Numbers we can accommodate: Between 15 – 20, there will be available between 1st November
and 6th December, sessions will be on a first come first serve basis
Contact details: To book a session, contact Jeanette Smith, 0151 285 3256
Jeanette.Smith@liverpoolch.nhs.uk
Title:
Reach out
What the aim is: Using a range of interactive resources, provide a workshop session for young
people to raise awareness around drug and alcohol and how it affects our body
What we offer
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Provide young people with the tools to explore drug and alcohol issues confidently
Using a range of resources to build self esteem and confidence
Develop effective problem solving in related matters
Numbers we can accommodate: Maximum of 10 participants
Contact details: To book a session, contact Melissa Eedle 0151 706 9747 Mob: 07972658134
m.eedle@addaction.org.uk
Title:
Community Alcohol Champions
What the aim is: To increase public awareness of alcohol and the effects that drinking too much
can have and to encourage those who drink above the recommended guidelines to take positive
steps and reduce their alcohol intake. To tackle and help to reduce the number of people who are
taken to hospital due to excessive drinking.
What we offer
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Knowledge of the recommended daily guidelines
The health and social effects that drinking too much alcohol can lead to
Training to deliver advice about alcohol and to encourage behaviour change
Build on their skills base to help boost future career prospects
Numbers we can accommodate: Between 10 – 15 participants, half day session
Contact details: If you would like to get involved in the programme please contact Paula Clay, 0151
647 4700 paula@icecreates.com
Title:
Breaking the Cycle
What the aim is: To provide 3 workshop sessions for parents, raising awareness around drug and
alcohol and how it affects families through a range of interactive resources.
What we offer:
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Provide parents with the tools to explore drug and alcohol issues confidently
Using a range of resources to build self esteem and confidence
Develop effective problem solving in related matters
Offer information and advice to promote current local support services
Opportunity for participants to discuss any particular issues
Numbers we can accommodate: Maximum of 10 participants
Contact details: Ross McCooey 0151 706 9747 Mob: 075834339534
r.mccooey@addaction.org.uk
Title:
Identification and Brief Advice Training (IBA)
What the aim is: Half day course to equip frontline staff to be able to raise the issue of alcohol with
their clients and offer brief advice
What we offer
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Understanding about alcohol, strengths of drinks, units and drinking guidelines
Discussing harm and risk
Offering brief advice and conducting an Adit
Looking at alcohol support available in Liverpool
Date
4.12.13
Time
10am to 12.30pm
4.12.13
1 pm to 3.30pm
16.1.14
1pm to 4pm
20.1.14
10am to 12.30pm
Venue
Picton Health Centre,
137 Earle Road, Liverpool L7 6HP
Picton Health Centre,
137 Earle Road, Liverpool L7 6HP
The Brink, 21, Parr Street, Liverpool L1
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Kensington Health Centre,
157, Edge Lane, Liverpool, L7 2PF
Title: Follow up IBA workshop
What we offer
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Updating knowledge and information about alcohol
Places available
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20
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Date
21.1.14
Reviewing basic skills of brief advice and conducting an audit
Sharing experiences and problem solving
Time
12 noon to 2.30pm
Venue
Mere Lane Health Centre,
49-51 Mere lane, Liverpool, L5 0OW
Places available
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Title: Workplace Alcohol Champions Course
Aim: To help organisations take their alcohol work forward under their own steam, keeping the topic
high on their agenda
What we offer:
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Date
11.2.14
How to plan alcohol workplace training and/or events
Alcohol, its effects and impact on individuals, workplaces and society
How to explain alcohol units and lower risk drinking levels
Effectively cascading alcohol information within the organisation
Time
10am to 4pm
Venue
Yew Tree Health Centre, Berryford Road,
Liverpool, L14 4ED
Places available
Contact details: All courses can be booked by a simple email to HDCs administrator
info@healthdc.co.uk
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