DAAT Training Brochure 2009-10
Rosie Hawkins
Telephone: 020 7641 6172
Email: rhawkins@westminster .gov.uk
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Workforce Development and DANOS
Westminster DAAT is committed to developing a well-skilled and competent
workforce that will be best able to deliver high quality services to those
affected by substance misuse.
The training programme is key to Westminster’s strategy in embedding
workforce development as a mainstream practice. All of our courses have
been tailored to consider the unique substance misuse dynamic in
Westminster. In addition, all substance misuse specific courses have
indicative links to DANOS* units. That is, material covered in the course
could be used towards evidencing competence in the stated DANOS units.
Please be aware that attending a course that has been DANOS mapped (and
does not contain an assessment) does not make you competent in that unit.
DANOS units are a framework for development, not a qualification!
For more information about DANOS and how they can help you develop your
practice, please visit:
http://www.skillsforhealth.org.uk/js/uploaded/DANOS/DANOS_guide_1.pdf
*DANOS (Drug and Alcohol National Occupational Standards) are a set of
work-based standards that are specific to the field of substance misuse. They
describe activities that workers should be able to do to be considered
competent in their job.
Evidencing Continuing Professional Development (SPD)
For those professionals working to develop and
evidence competence in accordance with DANOS,
or those wishing to document their professional
development (to include substance misuse),
Westminster DAAT will issue attendance/CPD
certificates at the end of each course. These
certificates allow professionals to document their
learning and provide a record of course
attendance.
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Our basic programme
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Do you come into contact with people who misuse drugs or
alcohol as part of your work or volunteer placement?
Would you like to better understand how to help them access
specialist treatment and support?
Would you like the opportunity to increase your knowledge and
skills in this area?
Westminster Drug and Alcohol Action Team (DAAT), in partnership with
a number of Westminster specialist substance misuse treatment
services, are offering a training package designed to support
professionals currently working with substance users.
Course Ref: DAAT
Course
Ref
DAAT1
DAAT2
DAAT3
DAAT4
Date
Working with Drug and Alcohol Users
Venue (full details available with
Course Time
booking confirmation)
Monday 12
October
2009
Wednesday
11
November
2009
Friday 15
January
2010
Thursday
18 March
2010
Council House, Marylebone
Road
10am-4.30pm
Hungerford Training Rooms,
Carnaby Street
10am-4.30pm
Training Room, Frampton
Street
10am-4.30pm
Hungerford Training Rooms,
Carnaby Street
10am-4.30pm
Course Description:
This training provides an introduction to working with drug and alcohol users
Who Should Attend?
Ideal for anyone who comes into contact with substance misusing clients
Course Objectives:
 To explore the commonly used drugs in Westminster and reasons for
use
 To discuss the signs and symptoms of drug and/or alcohol use
 To consider approaches to reduce the harm caused to individuals as a
consequence of their drug use
 To introduce and practice a range of simple skills and tools that can be
used to support substance users
 To raise awareness of the existence of specialist substance misuse
services
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To acknowledge and embed the use of the screening and referral tool for
substance misuse
Course Ref: DDPD
Dual Diagnosis and Personality Disorders
Course
Ref
Venue (full details
Date
DDPD1 Monday 22 June
2009 (day 1)
Tuesday 23 June
2009 (day 2)
DDPD2 Monday 21
September 2009
(day 1)
Tuesday 22
September 2009
(day 2)
DDPD3 Monday 25 January
2010 (day 1)
Tuesday 26 January
2010 (day 2)
DDPD4 Monday 22 March
2010 (day 1)
Course Time
available with
booking confirmation)
YWCA Central
Club, Portland
Place
10am-4.30pm (day 1)
9.45am-1pm (day 2)
YWCA Central
Club, Portland
Place
10am-4.30pm (day 1)
9.45am-1pm (day 2)
YWCA Central
Club, Portland
Place
10am-4.30pm (day 1)
9.45am-1pm (day 2)
YWCA Central
Club, Portland
Place
10am-4.30pm (day 1)
Tuesday 23 March
9.45am-1pm (day 2)
2010 (day 2)
*NB lunch will not be provided on the second day of training
Course Description:
This one and a half days training will cover the following content:
- Assessment in dual diagnosis
- Personality disorder
- CBT for Personality Disorder Emotional intelligence
- Waterview Centre Personality Disorder Service
- Working with personality disordered patients
Who Should Attend?
This training is mapped to Level 1 Core competencies for front line workers
who come into contact with dual diagnosis clients identified in ‘Closing The
Gap A capability framework for working with people with combined mental
health and substance misuse problems’ (CCAWI, 2006).
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Course Objectives:
 To promote knowledge and awareness of issues linked to working with
service users with substance misuse and personality disorder
 To develop knowledge of challenges facing clients in engaging with
services and in relation to behaviour change
 To promote awareness of risk assessment and management and inter
agency working
DANOS Unit/s
AF3 Carry out comprehensive substance misuse assessment
AB5 Assess and act upon immediate risk of danger to substance users
AG1 Develop, implement and review care plans for individuals
AG2 Contribute to care planning and review
AI1 Counsel individuals about their substance use using recognised
theoretical models
AI2 Help individuals address their substance use through an action plan
BI6 Develop and sustain effective working relationships with staff in other
agencies
Course Ref: AOP
Alcohol and Older People
Course Date
Ref
Venue (full details available
AOP1
Training Rooms, Frampton 10am-4.30pm
Street
Training Rooms, Frampton 10am-4.30pm
Street
AOP2
Tuesday 9 June
2009
Friday 9 October
2009
Course Time
with booking confirmation)
Course Description:
This course aims to increase understanding of the impact alcohol has on older
people in a general context. Content will increase understanding of the
specific issues that arise with aging and alcohol consumption. Training will
introduce age specific screening tool (MAST G), with some practical advice
about communicating the results of the screening. Training will also include
early identification and brief interventions - strategies and practical advice to
identify the problem, employ strategies to moderate drinking and its effects.
Who Should Attend?
Social workers, assistant care managers, Occupational Therapists, anyone
working with older people and/or substance misusing service users
Course Objectives:
 To understand the impact of alcohol on ageing population and being able
to recognise, formally identify the problem.
 To gain skills in identifying the presence of problematic drinking within the
older person in context of alcohols effect.
 To be able to communicate competently an opinion that alcohol
consumption may be problematic and being able to devise a strategy to
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moderate the drinking to less harmful level or to signpost the person to an
appropriate specialist service.
To understand the stages in the treatment of dependency and the
treatment system designed to deliver it, to be able to work in partnership
with a variety of agencies.
DANOS Unit/s:
AG3 Assist in transfer of individuals between agencies and services
AB7 Provide services to those affected by someone else’s substance use
AF1 Carry out screening and referral assessment
AF2 Carry out assessment to identify and prioritise needs
AB5 Assess and act upon immediate risk of danger to substance users
AA1 Recognise indications of substance misuse and refer individuals to
specialists
AD1 Raise awareness about substances, their uses and effects
Core NVQ Units: HSC31, HSC35, HSC33
Course Ref: DVP
Date
Working with domestic violence perpetrators
within a substance misuse agency
Venue (full details available with Course Time
booking confirmation)
Monday 15 June
2009
Training Rooms, Frampton
Street
10am-4.30pm
Course Description:
This course looks at identifying domestic violence perpetrators, giving safe
messages and making appropriate referrals upon identification. It will also
explore theoretical perspectives around domestic violence – the links to
substance misuse and why the choice to use violence
Who Should Attend?
Ideal for drug and alcohol workers who wish to develop their skills to address
domestic violence perpetration by their clients
Course Objectives:
 To gain a better understanding of domestic violence and the links to
substance use
 To understand why and how violence and abuse are used
 To gain skills to identify perpetrators and give safe messages regarding
the cause of their violence
 To learn about perpetrator programmes from practitioners working in the
field
 To learn how to improve your agency’s response to domestic violence.
DANOS Unit/s:
AB3
Contribute to the prevention and management of abusive and
aggressive behaviour
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HSC335 Contribute to the protection of individuals from abuse
HSC395 Contribute to assessing and act upon risk of danger, harm and
abuse
HSC33 Reflect on and develop your practice
AG3
Assist in the transfer of individuals between agencies and services
AJ1
Help individuals address their offending behaviour
AJ2
Enable individuals to change their offending behaviours
Course Ref: CAI
Date
Alcohol and Crack Cocaine: Introduction
Venue (full details available with booking
Course Time
confirmation)
Wednesday
17 June 2009
City Hall, Victoria Street
10am-4.30pm
Course Description:
This course will be split into two: Alcohol and Crack Cocaine. The first part of
training will focus on Alcohol and look at:
- Alcohol awareness
- Impact of Alcohol
- Impatient Detox and Community Detox
- The Effects of Alcohol on the older population
- Reduction and Self Help groups in the community for alcohol users
- Early Identification of Alcohol Problem (AUDIT)
The second part of this training will focus on Crack Cocaine and specifically
look at:
- Differentiation between the effects of cocaine, freebase and crack and
other drugs
- Different ways that cocaine is used and how clients may experience the
after effects of crack or cocaine
- Ways to describe to a client in user friendly terminology how crack /
cocaine works and the possible affects on health
- Ways of assessing how people combine crack / cocaine and other drugs
Who Should Attend?
This training is suitable for staff who have limited understanding of crack
cocaine and alcohol or staff working in settings where they encounter crack
cocaine and alcohol related issues
Course Objectives:
To gain a better understanding of issues surrounding crack cocaine and
alcohol
DANOS Unit/s:
AA1 Recognise indications of substance misuse and refer individuals to
specialists
AC1 Develop your own knowledge and practice
AD1 Raise awareness about substances, their use and effects
AF1 Carry out screening and referral assessment
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Course Ref: CBT
Course
Ref
CBT 1
CBT 2
Date
Introduction to CBT
Venue (full details available
Course Time
with booking confirmation)
Friday 3 July
2009 (day 1)
Council House,
Marylebone Road
9.30am-12.30pm
Friday 10 July
2009 (day 2)
Tuesday 8
December 2009
(day 1)
Training Rooms, Frampton
Street
Training Rooms, Frampton
Street
9.30am-12.30pm
Tuesday 15
December 2009
(day 2)
Training Rooms, Frampton
Street
9.30am-12.30pm
9.30am-12.30pm
Course Description:
This training aims to teach participants how to apply core cognitive and
behaviour therapy skills to deal with substance misuse and common mental
health problems as part of an integrated treatment plan.
Who Should Attend?
This training is relevant for both specialist substance misuse practitioners as
well as those who encounter drug and alcohol problems in generic mental
health, primary care or offender care settings.
Course Objectives:
 To provide the basic principles of CBT and rationale for treatment
 To explore an integrated approach to assessment and intervention with
addictive disorders and co-occurring problems using CBT
 To raise participants’ awareness of strategies designed to enhance
motivation and commitment to therapy and reduce non-compliance
 To introduce techniques designed to help clients manage drug seeking
behaviour
 To introduce techniques designed to help clients with substance misuse
issues manage problems with anxiety, anger, and depression
 To explore key outcome variables and how to measure them
DANOS Unit/s:
Danos competencies for this course can be found on the following website:
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/clinical-psychology/CORE/CBT_Framework.htm#Map
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Course Ref: SMCP
Course
Ref
SMCP1
SMCP2
Date
Substance Misuse and Child Protection
Venue (full details available
Course Time
with booking confirmation)
Monday 7
September 2009
Thursday 11
March 2010
YWCA Central Club,
Portland Place
YWCA Central Club,
Portland Place
10am-4.30pm
10am-4.30pm
Course Description:
This course looks at the overview of the local and national context of child
protection in the UK with guidelines on assessing families where substance
misuse is a factor. It will focus on mapping children’s services, referral
pathways and thresholds, including children with additional, complex needs.
The programme will make reference throughout of up to date research, law
and guidance related to this area. The aim of this one-day programme is to
explore the situations where parental substance misuse can have an impact
on their capacity to meet their children’s needs.
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for anyone working with adults who misuse substances
who also have dependent children living with them.
Course Objectives:
 To provide an overview of thresholds and referral pathways for children’s
services
 To consider the factors that could raise or lower risk to a child when
parental substance misuse is a cause for concern
 To identify the potential impacts on children of parental use at different
ages
 To develop participants’ understanding of how to assess the impact of
parental substance misuse on children
DANOS Unit/s:
HSC34 Promote the well-being and protection of children and young people
AB7
Provide services to those affected by someone else’s substance use
Course Ref: BME
Course Date
Ref
BME1
BME and Substance Misuse
Venue (full details available
Course Time
with booking confirmation)
Friday 11
YWCA Central Club,
September 2009
Portland Place
* NB Lunch will not be provided
10am-1pm
Course Description:
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Participants’ will explore issues relating to substance use and BME
communities to support effective engagement of individuals requiring support.
Who Should Attend?
Ideal for frontline workers in the substance misuse field and those working
with BME communities
Course Objectives:
 To explore the barriers to individuals accessing services
 To raise awareness of substances used by BME communities
 To introduce and explore effective engagement of individuals from BME
communities
DANOS Unit/s:
AF1 Carry out screening and referral assessment
AF2 Carry out assessment to identify and prioritise needs
AF3 Carry out comprehensive substance misuse assessment
AI2 Help individuals address their substance use through an action plan
AA1 Recognise indications of substance misuse and refer individuals to
specialists
AD1 Raise awareness about substances, their use and effects
AB2 Support individuals who are substance users
Course Ref: SCDV
Date
Safeguarding Children: living with parental
substance use and domestic violence
Venue (full details available with Course Time
booking confirmation)
Thursday 8 October
2009
YWCA Central Club, Portland
Place
10am-4.30pm
Course Description:
This course looks at the overlapping issues of domestic violence and
substance use and examines the impact of these on families, with a particular
focus on safeguarding children. Participants will gain a better understanding
of the factors that contribute to a ‘risk of harm’ to children’s development when
growing up with these dual issues. The course involves skill development on
practice based issues, such as asking questions about children, risk
assessment and referral, as well as providing an oversight of the relevant
legislation, policies and procedures for workers who support family members.
Who Should Attend?
Ideal for anyone working with adults experiencing problems with substance
use and domestic violence. Examples of staff that would benefit from
attending are: Domestic violence workers, drug and alcohol workers, social
workers and practice managers
Course Objectives:
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To understand the links between domestic violence, substance use and
harm to children
To understand and identify the risk of harm posed to children by parental
substance use and domestic violence and how to respond effectively
To know your legal responsibilities and have a greater understanding of
the relevant legislation, policies and procedures for safeguarding children
living with parental substance use and domestic violence
To learn how to support parents experiencing problems with substance
use and domestic violence
DANOS Unit/s:
HSC3111 Promote the equality, diversity, rights and responsibilities of
individuals
HSC35 Promote choice, wellbeing and the protection of all individuals
AB7
Provide services to those affected by someone else’s substance
use
HSC335 Contribute to the protection of individuals from harm and abuse
HSC395 Contribute to assessing and act upon risk of danger, harm and
abuse
HSC388 Relate to families, parents and carers
Course Ref: CA
Date
Crack Cocaine: Advanced
Venue (full details available with booking
Course Time
confirmation)
Wednesday
21 (Part 1)
and
Wednesday
28 (Part 2)
October 2009
YWCA Central Club, Portland Place
10am-4.30pm
YWCA Central Club, Portland Place
10am-4.30pm
Course Description:
This more advanced training will cover all crack cocaine areas provided in the
Alcohol and Crack Cocaine: An Introduction course, as well as, providing a
more in-depth look at harm reduction methods and rationale, referral and
assessment and crack cocaine brief interventions programme
Who Should Attend?
This training is suitable for staff who already have considerable knowledge
and expertise with crack cocaine and who wish to improve / enhance existing
working styles with this client group.
Course objectives:
 To assess a clients’ crack use
 To examine how a client’s perception of their usage may affect treatment
offered
 To learn how to support a client to develop a care plan
 To examine a range of interventions often used with clients
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To learn how to monitor a client’s pattern of usage and how this varies
whilst in treatment
To explore ways to facilitate learning and remain engaged with a client
through lapse and relapse
DANOS unit/s:
AA1 Recognise indications of substance misuse and refer individuals to
specialists
AB1 Support individuals who are distressed
AB2 Support individuals who are substance users
AD1 Raise awareness about substances, their use and effects
AG1 Develop, implement and review care plans for individuals
AG2 Contribute to care planning and review
Course Ref: BBV
Course Date
Ref
BBV1
Blood Borne Viruses
Venue (full details available
Course Time
with booking confirmation)
Tuesday 27
City Hall, Victoria Street
October 2009
BBV2
Friday 19 March
City Hall, Victoria Street
2010
* NB Lunch will not be provided
9.30am-1.30pm
9.30am-1.30pm
Course Description:
The aim of this course is to provide participants’ with BBV knowledge, linking
into referral and treatment pathways in Westminster
Who Should Attend?
Ideal for non-medical practitioners who work with substance misuse on a
regular basis.
Course Objectives:
 To learn the wider context of BBV interventions in substance misuse
services
 To consider the bio-psycho-social impact of BBV on the individual
 To be made aware of primary interventions for BBV infections
 To understand screening tests and the importance of pre and post test
counselling
 To develop participants’ understanding on some of the options available
for diagnosis and treatment of BBV
 To learn referral and treatment pathways for BBV in Westminster
DANOS Unit/s:
AB2-K10 Support individuals who are substance users
K10
(knowledge and understanding of) the risks involved with substance
use both in the short and the long term (such as overdose,
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dependence, associated health risks such as HIV, Hepatitis B and
C)
AF1-K3/K5/K7 Carry out screening and referral assessment
K3
the importance of providing full and accurate information, and how
to do so
K5
how to present information to individuals in a positive manner
K7
how to assess the risk to individuals and to others from their
substance misuse and/or co-existent problems
Course ref: LGBT
Date
Improving Access for LGBT Clients
Venue (full details available with Course Time
booking confirmation)
Thursday 19
November 2009
YWCA Central Club, Portland
Place
10am-4.30pm
Course Description:
The aim of the course is to introduce some of the issues facing lesbians, gay
men, bisexuals and transgender (LGBT) people and to think about how we
may work with this group in an effective way.
Who Should Attend?
Anybody working within health or social care settings who wishes to increase
their knowledge of issues affecting the LGBT community and improve their
practice when working with LGBT service users.
Course Objectives:
 To examine how services can work more effectively with lesbian, gay,
bisexual and transgender (LGBT) clients
 To encourage participants’ to explore attitudes to these groups, whilst
reflecting on their own work
 To introduce and explore models of good practice for improving services to
LGBT clients
 To introduce the new piece of legislation (Equalities Bill 2007) in which
organisations have a statutory responsibility to adhere to
DANOS Unit/s:
AB2 Support individuals who are substance users
AA4 Promote the equality, diversity, rights and responsibilities of individuals
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Course Ref: DV1
Date
Domestic Violence Theory and Practice Level 1
Venue (full details available with Course Time
booking confirmation)
Tuesday 19 January
2010
Training Rooms, Frampton
Street
10am-4.30pm
Course Description:
Participants will explore the behaviours that constitute domestic violence and
the ways in which substances are used by both survivor and perpetrator. The
complexities in leaving violent relationships will also be covered alongside
legal and child protection issues. Participants will also learn practical
examples of safety planning, accessing domestic violence services and ideas
for more integrated partnership working.
Who Should Attend?
Priority will be given to staff from front line drug and alcohol agencies who
wish to improve their response to clients who may be experiencing domestic
violence.
Course Objectives:
 To examine the different components of domestic violence and its myths,
realities and prevalence
 To explore the legal issues for considerations as a practitioner
 To learn appropriate ways to ask about domestic violence services and
how to prepare a safety plan
 To understand how to access domestic violence services and examples of
effective partnership.
DANOS Unit/s:
HSC3111 Promote the equality, diversity and rights and responsibilities of
individuals
AA6
Promote choice, wellbeing and the protection of all individuals
HC335
Contribute to the protection of individuals from abuse
HSC3395 Contribute to assessing and act upon risk of danger, harm and
abuse
SC33
Reflect on and develop your practice
AD4
Develop and disseminate information and advice about substance
use, health and social well-being
Service User Involvement Training
The DAAT plan on running a one day session on service user involvement.
You will be informed as soon as dates are confirmed.
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Making a booking
You can request a place on any of the basic and specialist courses by
completing the Training Programme Booking Form 09/10.
If you require a booking form, please send an email to
trainingdaat@westminster.gov.uk requesting one.
Please complete one booking form per person per course.
Once you have completed a booking form, please return it:
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By email to
trainingdaat@westminster.gov.uk
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By post to
Training Administrator
DAAT, 9th Floor East
City Hall
64 Victoria Street
London
SW1E 6QP
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Alternatively, you can photocopy this form and fax it to 020 7641 5970
or, if you are a Westminster City Council employee, you can book online
by going to ‘The Wire’, click course booking and follow the instructions
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Courses are free to anyone working or volunteering in Westminster.
All places are subject to availability
Booking confirmation details
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Availability for each course is limited and by selection only
Your booking will be confirmed via email at least two weeks before the
start of the course
If you have applied for multiple training courses, you will receive an
individual booking confirmation via email for each course
For general course information, please contact the DAAT Administrator at
trainingdaat@westminster.gov.uk or call 020 7641 3466
Arrangements for the day
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Lunch and refreshments are provided for all courses except courses that
finish half day
Attendance/CPD certificates will be distributed at the end of each course,
for those wishing to evidence their professional development.
Please note…
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If participants do not give at least 5 days notice of non-attendance or
provide a substitute participant, your organisation will be denied future
training offered by Westminster DAAT
Participants attempting to attend a course without receiving an email
confirmation prior to training commencement may not be permitted to
attend.
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