Special offer on conferences until 31 March 2010 - Book 4 places and get the 5th FREE!

Since it was established in 1984, Adfam has worked dto support families affected by substance misuse. Over the past year, it has been evolving into an umbrella organisation, committed to representing the views of its supporters to policy makers and opinion shapers.

As part of this development, Adfam has consulted with professionasl and volunteers across a wide range of sectors to gather information about the issues which are crucial to the future of family suport.

These issues inform Adfam's manifesto, and reveal the challenges and debates for anyone who works with families where substance misuse is a matter of concern.

Speakers at the event

  • Vivienne Evans OBE, Chief Executive, Adfam
  • Joss Smith, Head of Policy and Regional Development, Adfam
  • Carole Sharma, Chief Executive, Federation of Drug Alcohol Professionals
  • Dr Chis Ford, GP and Clinical Director, SMMGP
  • Sara McGrail, Drug Policy Specialist Consultant
  • Lynn Bransby, Head of Delivery, National Treatment Agency
  • Nick Lawrence, Deputy Director, Families at Risk division, Department of Children, Schools and Families
  • Lorna Templeton, Independent Research Consultant
  • Nicola Singleton, Director of Policy and Research, UK Drug Policy Commission.

Who should attend

  • Practitioners, managers and service managers in social care, health and chidlren's services
  • Drugs and alcohol professionals
  • Family support practitioners and commissioners
  • Service users and carers
  • Parenting practitioners
  • Statutory sector commissioners, government, local authority and DATs.

Workshops

Parallel workshops

A. Supporting grandparents: learning from practice

Vicky Brooks, Project Co-ordinator, Adfam

B. Families and domestic violence: learning from research

Natlie Pallier, Project Co-ordinator, Adfam

Pricing

£ 255.00 + VAT for Public sector/NHS/Educational/Charity/Local gov/vol orgs - One day rate
£ 295.00 + VAT for Central gov/private orgs
£ 195.00 + VAT for Unwaged/student/small vol orgs