DAAT Management & Communication Team

Team Profile, Latest Updates and Contact List

The DAAT Management and Communication Team manage the operational implementation of the DAAT Strategy and performances. It is responsible for communicating achievements, managing consultation and working on publicity materials as well as organising the annual DAAT conference and training seminars. This team organises a wide range of training activities to support the development of Hackney professionals working or coming into contact with drug using clients. All our courses draw on best practice developed at local, regional and national levels, support Models of Care, Drugs and Alcohol National Occupational Standards (DANOS) and are in keeping with the Hackney Adult Treatment Plan 2009/10. 

Latest Updates

Management Team Update

The DAAT has been reviewing current guidance and operational procedures regarding Safeguarding Children. The annual DAAT conference on the 28th of May will see the launch of new protocols for effective joint working between Children & Young People’s Services and the DAAT including all commissioned services and projects. The new protocols have been developed jointly with SCB and will include a booster training programme for all frontline staff in drug services and CYP in June which will be mandatory for all staff in Hackney as part of the launch.
 
In addition, the DAAT has developed a Policy Statement which will ensure that all commissioned services and projects and all DAAT staff are clear about the DAAT’s requirements in relation to Safeguarding Children. This will form part of all future contracts.
 
Finally, as well as the June Training Programme, ongoing training will ensure that managers and frontline staff are updated on the issues and on handling concerns relating to safeguarding children. A clear set of posters will be developed and updated for all our offices to ensure staff are fully compliant and aware of the new policy.

Training & Communication Update

The DAAT continues to bring drug and alcohol awareness to the general public with a series of informal educational events aimed at members of the community who want to find out more about crucial issues relating to alcohol and drug use. Events have already taken place at the Ocean and Stoke Newington Town Hall. Other venues due to hosts event include Sparks Café in Springfield Park (April 29th) and Rivington Place (May 26th) see our news section form more details.

We recently launched our tenth training programme specifically designed to improve the skills of those working or coming into contact with drug and alcohol users. Since offering training support to Hackney professionals at the end of 2005 the DAAT have trained over 3000 delegates through this regular programme. Many other professionals and community members have also received bespoke sessions tailored to their needs including School Governors, Social Services, Hackney Police and Community Groups. The DAAT Training & Communication team also continues to develop relationships with local Police forces by delivering training to Police recruits concerning Drug Awareness and Cannabis Production/ Illicit Laboratories.DownLoad: Community Roadshow Flyer

DownLoad: Spring 2010 Training Brochure

Contacts

Laurence Wrenne: DAAT Support Service Manager  - 0208 356 2180

Eamann Devlin: Deputy DAAT Manager/Joint Commissioner - 0208 356 3564

Ciaran O’Hagan: Training & Communication Manager - 0208 356 2179

Simon Hulse: Training & Communication Officer - 0208 356 7639

Clement Ebo:  Assistant Commissioner (Finance) - 0208 356 2281

Nancy Edwards: DAAT Administration Manager - 0208 356 2180

Beverley Gordon: Commissioning Administrator - 0208 356 2163

Paul Beesley: DAAT LCR Administrator – 0208 986 2960