Alcohol and substance misuse awareness workshop
This workshop aims to raise awareness of the impact of alcohol and substance misuse on individuals, families, and communities. It will provide practical knowledge on the risks associated with alcohol and drug use, the link to long-term health conditions, and the social consequences.
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Recognising that Black and other ethnic communities may face unique challenges—including stigma, barriers to culturally appropriate support, and socioeconomic factors—the workshop will also explore tailored approaches to prevention, early intervention, and access to support services.
This is one of six free health and wellbeing workshops that The William Wilson Turner Foundation is delivering in Oldbury, Smethwick and West Bromwich under the banner HealthWise – Prevent and Prosper.
Funded by Sandwell MBC and the NHS Black Country Integrated Care Team through Adult Social Care Discharges Fund, the workshops aim to empower participants to improve their health and reduce the likelihood of hospital admissions.
Workshop programme, March 7, Cranstoun Sandwell, 128b Oldbury Road, Smethwick:
- 10.30am - Welcome and Introduction – Joan Blaney, CEO William Wilson Turner
- 10.35am - Guest Appearance – Miss Ida – short theatrical performance or recital
- 10.45am - An overview of alcohol and other drug abuse in Sandwell, exploring its significant health, social, and economic impacts, local support services, and the challenges in addressing the issue. Simon Wollaston, Cranstoun, Sandwell
- 11.15am - A lived experiences
- 11.30am - Break
- 11.40am - Alcohol abuse in Sandwell – Simon Wollaston
- 12 noon - Group discussions - What do you think are the main factors contributing to alcohol and drug misuse in Sandwell? How can we address them, as a diverse community and help prevent hospital admissions? What role does education and awareness campaigns play in reducing alcohol misuse and substance abuse, and how can we make these efforts more effective in Sandwell?
- 12.15pm - Feedback
- 12.20pm - Outreach Advocate Report
- 12.25pm - Evaluation
- 12.30pm - End and light lunch
