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Implementation of national drug strategy

Commencing December 2010, the Government has launched its new drug strategy.

In the opening foreword to the strategy, the Home Secretary, Rt. Hon Theresa May, MP, sets out this Government's approach to tackling drugs and addressing alcohol dependence, both of which are recognised as key causes of societal harm, including crime, family breakdown and poverty.

The Government's level of ambition is high, seeking to move the drug strategy to a new level.

The full text can be viewed through this link:

Drug Strategy 2010 Reducing Demand, Restricting Supply, Building Recovery : Supporting People to Live a Drug Free Life (pdf, 466kb) (opens in a new window)

The Dorset DAAT Board is the responsible partnership for local implementation of the national government drug strategy.

Implementation of national alcohol harm reduction strategy

The Dorset DAAT is also responsible for local implementation of the national government alcohol strategy.

NHS Dorset have led on the partnership's development of the Dorset Harm Reduction Alcohol Strategy (opens in a new window) which has recently been launched.

Commissioning of local drug and alcohol services

The DAAT is responsible for the identification of needs in its communities in relation to drug and alcohol use and through its joint commissioning arrangements with its partners, oversees the procurement and purchasing of services to help meet these needs.

DAAT strategic, commissioning and working groups

The DAAT is the collective partnership made up of representatives from Dorset County Council, NHS, Dorset Police, Dorset Probation Trust, HM Prison Service, charitable and voluntary sectors and Dorset Service User Forum.

The strategic direction of the partnership is led by the DAAT Board.

The DAAT's commissioning activities are carried out through partnership commissioning groups.

A range of subgroups and other meetings attended by DAAT Officers also support the work of the DAAT and further details can be obtained from the Drug and Alcohol Action Team Co-ordinators (see below).

The DAAT partnership is supported by a dedicated team of DAAT Officers together with Community Safety colleagues based within Dorset County Council who act as the first point of contact for strategic and commissioning enquiries.

• Drug and Alcohol Action Team Co-ordinator
  Name: Mr Lee Bayliss
  Email: l.bayliss@dorsetcc.gov.uk
  Tel: 01305 224100
  Fax: 01305 224297
  Full details for Mr Lee Bayliss
• Drug and Alcohol Action Team Joint Commissioning Officer
  Name: Dr Stuart Burley
  Email: stuart.burley@dorsetcc.gov.uk
  Tel: 01305 224883
  Fax: 01305 224297
  Full details for Dr Stuart Burley