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East Sussex Extra Care Providers’ Forum 5 November 2012. Alcohol Treatment services in East Sussex. John Reading Chief Executive Action for Change. How it should be. How it is. Who are the older drinkers. The early onset drinker or survivor; Late onset drinkers or reactors;
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Alcohol Treatment services in East Sussex John Reading Chief Executive Action for Change
Who are the older drinkers • The early onset drinker or survivor; • Late onset drinkers or reactors; • Intermittent or binge drinkers.
Evidence • More older people are reporting drinking at increasing risk levels; • Increasing risk means more than recommended guidelines; • Increasing risk leads to higher risk of high blood pressure, liver problems, some cancers, falls, accidents, cognitive impairment.
East Sussex Community Alcohol Team • Full range of services from first point of contact for advice and information; • Talking therapies (1:1, groups); • Medical assessment for community, home, in-patient detox and residential rehab. • Specific services for carers too.
Our impact • April – September 2012, 626 adults in treatment or have received treatment; • Over 60% successfully complete treatment.
Where can you find us • Hastings and Rother • St. Leonards (4 venues), Hastings (2 venues), Battle, Bexhill (2 venues), Rye – all open access. • Appointment clinics (5 in Bexhill, 1 in Battle, 1 in Hastings). • Conquest Hospital.
Where can you find us • Eastbourne, Lewes, Wealden • Eastbourne (3 venues), Lewes, Peacehaven, Newhaven, Seaford, Crowborough, Heathfield, Uckfield, Hailsham. • DGH.
Get in touch • 01424 460066 • 01323 721000 • 0300 111 2470 • Action-for-change.org
Thank you • But you must have questions, comments, observations, so over to you.