Disability NO Medium None Yes- We will monitor how this strategy Yes there is a specific section on – affects this group. vulnerable groups and inequalities where we have highlighted what we expect; this Yes We following the consultation, a covers this characteristic within our – more in-depth investigation will be population required to assess the full needs of the group. Supporting the implementation of the protocol to better meet the needs of dual diagnosis clients and upskill the substance misuse and mental health workforce in Kent. Gender NO Medium None Yes- we will monitor how the strategy Yes- while recognising that drug and affects different genders. alcohol misuse can affect all people, this strategy explicitly recognises that there We will ensure the needs of the different may be some differences between genders are taken into account when genders in terms of how they are commissioning services. affected. Yes following the consultation, a more For example use of steroids by young – in-depth investigation will be required to men and the increase in young female excessive drinkers. Men and women investigate the full needs of this group. may have different service needs and require different treatment approaches. There is a specific section on gender and inequalities where we have highlighted what we expect; this covers this characteristic within our population.
Disability NO Medium None Yes- We will monitor how this strategy affects this group. Yes – We following the consultation, a more in-depth investigation will be required to assess the full needs of the group. Yes – there is a specific section on vulnerable groups and inequalities where we have highlighted what we expect; this covers this characteristic within our population Supporting the implementation of the protocol to better meet the needs of dual diagnosis clients and upskill the substance misuse and mental health workforce in Kent. Gender NO Medium None Yes- we will monitor how the strategy affects different genders. We will ensure the needs of the different genders are taken into account when commissioning services. Yes – following the consultation, a more in-depth investigation will be required to investigate the full needs of this group. Yes- while recognising that drug and alcohol misuse can affect all people, this strategy explicitly recognises that there may be some differences between genders in terms of how they are affected. For example use of steroids by young men and the increase in young female excessive drinkers. Men and women may have different service needs and require different treatment approaches. There is a specific section on gender and inequalities where we have highlighted what we expect; this covers this characteristic within our population.
EQIADrug_and_Alcohol_Strategy_20172022.docx