The future of substance misuse services in Kent .
More support, simplifying access, helping families. All this and
more can be achieved with a new treatment service model.
East Kent Integrated Adult Substance Misuse Service
Following an extensive consultation earlier in
the year and a competitive tendering process, Kent Drug and Alcohol
Action Team (KDAAT) has awarded the contract for the
East Kent Integrated Adult Substance
Misuse Service to Turning Point.Turning Point have vast
experience delivering substance misuse services across the UK
Turning Point will begin to deliver the new
integrated drug and alcohol service from 1st April
2013. The existing drug and alcohol services delivered by CRI,
and KCA will remain in place until 31st March
2013
.
Jo Tonkin, Commissioning and Development
Manager at KDAAT said:
“KDAAT is pleased to be awarding this new
contract for the Kent Integrated Adult Substance Misuse Service to
Turning Point. We look forward to working with Turning
Point to continue to improve substance misuse services in East
Kent "
“We recognise the enormous contribution
that the current drug and alcohol service providers in East Kent
have made in supporting and providing treatment for people with
drug and alcohol problems. We will work closely with these
providers to manage the handover of the service over the next few
months and minimise disruption to all involved.”