This conference addresses where drug and alcohol treatment goes from here. In light of some major changes in the political landscape and a potential shake-up in how drug and alcohol treatment is managed, this conference provides an opportunity to discuss these changes and get some perspective. We aim to make recommendations for presentation to service providers, opinion formers, decision-makers and policymakers regarding the future shape of treatment and its future direction of travel. The conference will bring together professionals from across a broad spectrum of the voluntary and independent treatment sector, from the public sector and from government and relevant government agencies.

Aims of the conference

• Learn more about how the new government will tackle drug and alcohol treatment
• Produce that winning tender and navigate the latest commissioning guidelines
• Where now for the recovery agenda?
• How to achieve eATA accreditation
• How to build relationships with your local politicians and media
• Combating stigma – how can this be achieved