Purpose of the Skye, Lochalsh and Wester Ross Drug and Alcohol Forum

To achieve improved outcomes for individuals, families and communities by preventing and reducing drug and alcohol related harm by:

• Sharing knowledge, data and information to better understand the local needs relating to drug and alcohol prevention, recovery and the demand on local services.

• Sharing Information regarding local, regional and national activity including training, service provision and events

• Highlighting good practice and learning from the Forum to a wider audience.

• Facilitating training and collaborative working.

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Membership

Membership consists of representation from third sector groups, the public and private sector and community members who want to support the objectives of the Forum.

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Working Methods

• The forum will adopt a shared learning approach.

• Forum meetings will be held online every two months.

• The position of Forum Chair and administration support will be reviewed annually.

  • March 2023 to March 2024

    • The position of Chair will be held by Jo Ford, Chief Officer of Skye and Lochalsh Council for Voluntary Organisations  

    • Administration support will be provided by SLCVO

• Forum members may wish to invite individuals to contribute to agenda items.

• Forum Chair will act as a communication channel between the Highland Alcohol and Drug Partnership and Forum

• There may be occasion to convene sub-groups to progress particular work-streams. Sub-group meeting will be held as required.

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Active Sub-groups

Legacy banking group - this is a small group who are working to access funds from the legacy bank account for the Skye and Lochalsh Drug and Alcohol Forum. 

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Skye & Lochalsh collaboration group - this group brings together third sector groups working in Skye and Lochalsh, the public sector and Highland initiatives to take forward actions that will help improve outcomes for individuals, families and communities in Skye and Lochalsh.

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SLWR D&A Forum communications group -this group collates and shares information relevant to forum members. 

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Meeting Notes

Drug & Alcohol Forum SLWR Notes and Actions 25 July 2023

Drug & Alcohol Forum SLWR Notes and Action Plan 13 June 2023

Drug & Alcohol Forum SLWR Notes and actions from 28 March 2023

Drug & Alcohol Forum SLWR Agenda and Supporting notes for 28th March 2023

Drug & Alcohol Forum SLWR Terms of Reference 

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Drug & Alcohol Forum SLWR - Supporting notes for the S&L Collaboration Workshop 18 July 2023

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Bulletin - issued every 2 months

Drug & Alcohol Forum SLWR Bulletin September 2023

Drug & Alcohol Forum SLWR Bulletin July 2023

Drug & Alcohol Forum SLWR Bulletin June 2023   Note this was late should have been issued in May 

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Next Meetings

• Tuesday 19th September 1.00pm - 2.30pm

• ​Tuesday 21st November 1.00pm - 2.30pm

• Tuesday 30th January 1.00pm - 2.30pm

• Tuesday 26th March 1.00pm - 2.30pm

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If you would like to take part in a Forum meeting please email jo.ford@slcvo.org.uk

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​If you would like to input into the conversation or sign-up to become a member of the Forum we have a short questionnaire here https://forms.office.com/e/dzb0iX0qb9

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