Bluetooth used to combat drugs
Oldham police and drugs services are using Bluetooth technology to gather information about drug dealers during 'Tackling Drugs, Changing Lives week' (19-24 May) to disrupt the supply of drugs in the area.
| DAAT clients knockout their competition
A group of service users and volunteers from Oldham’s drugs and alcohol services competed against other teams from DAATs across Greater Manchester in an ‘It’s a Knockout’ competition last week.
| DAAT Response to BME Research
Oldham DAAT Response to BME Drugs Story
The Oldham Partnership with the Oldham Drugs and Alcohol Action Team are fully committed to ensuring that all members of the community have equal access to drug treatment. The ethnicity of clients engaged in treatment in the borough mirrors the Socio demographic mix of the borough and therefore the Partnership is very pleased with this success.
| DAAT Response to BME Story
Oldham DAAT Response to BME Drugs Story
The Oldham Partnership with the Oldham Drugs and Alcohol Action Team are fully committed to ensuring that all members of the community have equal access to drug treatment. The ethnicity of clients engaged in treatment in the borough mirrors the Socio demographic mix of the borough and therefore the Partnership is very pleased with this success.
| DAAT Response to GMP Raids
Oldham Drug Alcohol Action Team Response to GMP Raids
Help and advice for those affected by drugs in Oldham: 0800 161 1221
‘The DAAT is a strategic partnership which coordinates all statutory and voluntary organisations involved in Drug and Alcohol issues in Oldham’ Comments Oldham DAAT Manager Kay French ‘Through successful partnership working we are helping people get off drugs, rebuild their lives as well as minimising the harm caused to families and the community at large.
| Drugs related deaths falling in Oldham
Oldham Drug and Alcohol Action Team have welcomed the news that the borough now has one of the lowest drug related death rates in the North West, and England.
| Have A Fine Romance This Valentines Day
As St Valentine’s night draws near thousands of couples in Oldham will be celebrating with a romantic night out. And the message from local alcohol campaigners is clear: ‘Have a great night, have a drink but don’t go over the top and ruin a special evening.’
| News & Events
Oldham DAAT news and events
| Oldham Police and DAAT offer warning to Oldham women
Oldham's police commander is urging women when going out in Oldham to keep themselves safe, following a number of incidents in the area, where women have put themselves at risk.
| Oldham residents encouraged to rat on a rat
Oldham Police and Drugs and Alcohol Action Team (DAAT) are urging Oldham residents to 'rat on a rat' during National Tackling Drugs, Changing Lives week running from 19 to 23 May.
| Service users compete in 5 a side tournament
Service users compete in 5 a side tournament
| Service Users help children in need
Press Release
November 2006
Oldham’s Drugs and Alcohol Action Team (DAAT) in conjunction with their service users, completed an abseil in aid of Children In Need this week. Over £200 has so far been raised, with donations still being collected.
| Volunteer vies for victory in drug awards
A one-time heroin user from Oldham who now acts as an inspirational counsellor to hundreds of people trying to kick the habit has been nominated for a top government award.
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24Hr Freephone Help Line
This free phone confidential helpline is available to individuals affected by their own substance misuse or the substance misuse of others.
| Concerned Others Group
This group provides a support and advice service to families and concerned others whose lives have been affected by substance misuse.
| Development Worker
This post provides support to parents/carers on a one to one and group basis.
| Email Enquiries
Send a confidential email enquiry to a member of the Oldham Drug and Alcohol Action Team, who will endeavour to respond to your enquiry within 24 hours.
| Family Worker
This post provides support to pregnant women and parents/ carers (including grandparents) with children under 5 who have alcohol/drug use needs.
| Grandparents and Parents Support Group
Oldham DAAT is currently developing support mechanisms for grandparents or parents who may have been affected by substance misuse in their families.
| Local Service Directory
This service directory outlines the wide range of treatment options on offer in Oldham. The directory has been produced for drug users, their families and friends, as well as for tier 1- 4 professionals.
| Oasis@Connexions
Oasis@Connexions provides a service for parents/carers of young people under 19 who may be using/misusing drugs and alcohol. The service also supports young people who have a significant person in their life who is using or misusing substances.
| Oldham Carers Centre
Oldham Carers Centre can offer you free and impartial support if you are a Carer and over 18 years of age.
| Parents & Carers
Information for parents & carers
| Useful Links
This page provides links to a wide range of national drug and alcohol websites.
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Free Substance Misuse Training
If you work in a face to face role with members of the public who are aged 16 or over, Oldham Drug & Alcohol Action Team (DAAT) can offer you free training to help you work with clients with drug and/or alcohol issues.
| Latest DAAT Treatment Plan
Latest DAAT Treatment Plan
| Professionals
Information for professionals
| Widening Horizons Project
The Widening Horizons project aims to recruit volunteer workers/befrienders and mentors to support individuals, many of whom are currently involved in the criminal justice system, during their reintegration into the community and through treatment interventions.
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24Hr Freephone Helpline
This free phone confidential helpline is available to individuals affected by their own substance misuse or the substance misuse of others.
| Development Worker
This post provides support to service users on a one to one basis and also
helps service user groups to develop the skills and confidence necessary to take a full and active part in service development.
| Email Enquiries
Send a confidential email enquiry to a member of the Oldham Drug and Alcohol Action Team, who will endeavour to respond to your enquiry within 24 hours.
| Information for Substance Users
Information for Substance Users
| Local Service Directory
This service directory outlines the wide range of treatment options on offer in Oldham. The directory has been produced for drug users, their families and friends, as well as for tier 1- 4 professionals.
| Needle Exchanges
Needle Exchanges are places where injecting drug users can obtain free sterile injecting equipment (works) without too many awkward questions being asked. Users are encouraged to return their used injecting equipment within their personal 'sharps' containers for safe disposal, to ensure that they aren't going to cause a problem in the community and lead to someone being injured/ infected.
| Useful Links
This page provides links to a wide range of national drug and alcohol websites. |
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