United Kingdom-Belfast: Social work and related services

Tender description

'The successful Providers/Contractors in conjunction with the DACTS and the PHA will be expected to: 1. Support existing, and develop new initiatives when appropriate, that address alcohol and drug related harm in urban and rural areas. Such work should include a focus on inter-agency/cross partnership working with relevant partners including Policing and Community Safety Partnerships. 2. Ensure that the Drug and Alcohol Monitoring Information System (DAMIS) is promoted and supported and that the Local Drugs and Alcohol and Community Incident Protocol is operated effectively when required. 3. Advocate and promote adherence to existing legislation concerning regulation. 4. Build capacity for those working and volunteering in the community sector to ensure that they have access to relevant information/resources on alcohol and drugs and that they can then provide information, support and signposting to those affected by substance misuse in their communities. 5. Use local media and social media, along with PHA, Service Provider and partner websites to raise awareness of local alcohol and drug services, issues or concerns. 6. Participate in the roll out of Regional initiatives/pieces of work with the other local Community Alcohol and Drugs Information and Networking Services. 7. Build on, or establish, links with existing local and community infrastructures.'