This event was chaired by Rachel Barclay, Executive Director of The Two Way Street Ltd (Black and African Social Firm), who has lived experience of Dual Diagnosis especially in terms of caring for and supporting loved ones.
Presentations were given by the following people:
- Des Gandy from Dorset User Forum
- Mittche Verney (Person with lived experience living in Cornwall)
- Sue Holmes Intouch Group Yeovil
These three stars of the show gave rousing presentations on what should be seen as good and positive practice
- Introductory Slides
- Cliff Hoyle, Independent Consultant and Trainer from Bristol
Spoke about training. And the links to the Capable Practitioner documents. - Brendan Georgeson, Treatment Coordinator, Walsingham House, Bristol
Gave his view of the role of the residential Dual Diagnosis service in Bristol and how they integrate with local services. - Amir Qureshy and Mary Robertson from Exeter
Gave us a view of some of the challenges of integrated working within community settings. - Derek Tobin COMPASS Programme & CSIP West Midlands
Gave us all a view of an established service that supports mainstream services when helping people with dual diagnosis issues and concerns.
Feedback and transcribed flipcharts can be viewed by clicking the links below