Early Implementers

In keeping with PSA 25, the Vital Signs and the Alcohol National Indicator (NI39), the Department of Health has put in place a number of initiatives to assist the PCT's with taking action to reduce alcohol-related harm. These include Data and Planning, support and the sharing of learning. The department has invited Primary Care Trusts in England to become Early Implementers in line with the Alcohol Improvement Programme.

PCT's were invited to apply to become part of the Early Implementer's programme in Oct 2008 and 20 trusts have been successful in their bids. The PCT's selected are all located in regions with high levels of alcohol related harm and admissions.

First National Alcohol Improvement Programme Workshop for Early Implementers 28th November 2008 in Leeds

Well over a hundred representatives from the Early Implementer PCT's and Regions attended the first National workshop event for the Alcohol Improvement Programme (AIP) on the 28th November in Leeds. Presentations were given on the AIP, the regional perspective, understanding the data, the National Support Team, Identification and Brief Advice, SIPS and evaluating outcomes. Delegates also took part in regional implementation planning breakout sessions in the afternoon. HubCAPP and the Alcohol Learning Centre provided stands.

Workshop Presentations to Download

• Welcome and Overview of AIP First National Workshop
  The Welcome and Overview Presentation from The Early Implementers First National Workshop.
• Identification and Advice Tools and Techniques
  Identification and Advice Tools and Techniques Presentation from Early Implementers First National Workshop.
• Early Implementers Understanding The Data
  Presentation from The First PCT Early Implementer National Workshop on Understanding the Data.
• Early Implementer Programme The Regional Perspective
  Presentation from The First PCT Early Implementer National Workshop on the Regional Perspective.
• Early Implementers SIPS Update
  Presentation from The First PCT Early Implementer National Workshop on SIPS (Screening and Intervention Programme for Sensible Drinking)
• National Support Team and the Early Implementers
  Presentation from The First National Workshop for Early Implementers on Alcohol Harm Reduction and the National Support Team.
• AIP Programme Evaluation
  Presentation from The First National Workshop for Early Implementer PCT's on Programme Evaluation.

Improvement Tools

• Update Report Tool for Early Implementers
  This improvement tool assists Early Implementer PCT's to update their improvement plans and was discussed at the First National Workshop event in Leeds on the 28th Nov 2008.

Event Feedback

Delegates views are important to us. In order to ensure that we target our support appropriately in the future organisation of Alcohol Improvement events we would be very grateful to recieve your feedback.

To provide feedback on The EI National Workshop event please contact us at: info@alcohollearningcentre.org.uk

Who are the Early Implementer PCT's?

To find contact details for the Trusts below visit the NHS website .

1. North East, Newcastle PCT
2. North East, Middlesbrough PCT
3. West Midlands, Heart of Birmingham PCT
4. North West, Knowsley PCT
5. North West, Manchester PCT
6. North West, Ashton, Leigh & Wigan PCT
7. North West, Warrington PCT
8. East Midlands, Leicester City PCT
9. East Midlands, Nottingham City PCT
10. North East, North Tyneside PCT
11. West Midlands, Stoke-on-Trent PCT
12. Yorkshire & Humber, North Lincolnshire PCT
13. West Midlands, South Birmingham PCT
14. London, Newham PCT
15. Yorkshire & Humber, North East Lincolnshire Care Trust Plus
16. North West, Bolton PCT
17. North West, East Lancashire PCT
18. North East, Darlington PCT
19. North West, Oldham PCT
20. North West, Blackpool PCT

For more information

• Understanding the Data
• Supporting PCT's
• Primary Care
• Alcohol Resources
• Alcohol Harm

Coming Soon: More information on the Early Implementers.