Alcohol Resources

Primary Care Framework for Alcohol Local Resources

The resources here should be used in conjunction with the Primary Care Framework for Alcohol and the Alcohol Care Pathway and the SIPS Identification and Brief Advice Tools which can be accessed via Primary Care.

Resources by Region

North West:

• Blackpool PCTAlcohol Service Re-design Acorn Awards 2007
  Details on the Blackpool PCT Alcohol Service Re-design which has been in operation since 2006.
• Salford PCT FAST Tool
  The Fast Alcohol Screening Test with guidance.

North East:

• Newcastle PCT Models of Care for Alcohol Misusers (MoCAM)
  This one page MoCAM table outlines the tier definitions, service settings, local services, gaps, outcomes and effectiveness of evidence.

London:

• Camden Draft Alcohol Harm Reduction Strategy
  This strategy document based on consultation includes background information strategic objectives and goals and governance arrangements.

South West:

• Torbay and Devon Comprehensive Risk Assessment Forms 2007
  This comprehensive Risk assessment tool from the Torbay and Devon PCT's Drug and Alcohol Services should be used with appropriate local guidance.

Other:

• Severity of Alcohol Dependence Questionnaire (SADQ)
  The SADQ is a short, self-administered, 20-item questionnaire designed by the World Health Organisation to measure severity of dependence on alcohol.