Dual Diagnosis Team Training Resource
A bespoke compendium of Dual Diagnosis training materials designed for specific care teams to increase knowledge, awareness and understanding
The aim of this training resource is to help integrate knowledge and skills in dealing with mental health and substance use, and to be aware of the particular issues relevant to this client group across a range of care settings.
This resource is not designed to produce dual diagnosis "experts"; rather to give the workforce a general overview of the key aspects required in dealing with people with a dual diagnosis. It will provide some key skills and tools, and help people to work together in clinical practice to improve outcomes.
Download the pdf and a zip file of the resources (18.5mb)
Download a copy of the Dual Diagnosis Programme Legacy Report by Ann Gorry and Tom Dodd. NMHDU 2010
Overview
The Dual Diagnosis Programme was set up in response to national guidance to improve and develop services for this complex and often excluded client group. The Programme, which ran until March 2010, adopted a practical approach to supporting regional developments in dual diagnosis, and reflects what is required at the clinical interface to improve services for users, families and carers. The Programme supported providers and commissioners by developing products which brought together best practice and innovation and addressed some of the gaps in service provision, by providing a consistent approach across localities, whilst adapting to local need in line with national guidance.
Key products 2009/2010
- (D1) Full SHA coverage of events (a series of 10 events, commenced in 2008/9 to be completed in 2009/10
Outcome: ) to encourage local and regional dual diagnosis strategy development across the country (in line with national policy guidance from the Dual Diagnosis Themed Review Report, DH 2008)
- (D2) The production and dissemination of a Dual Diagnosis Strategy guidance document (Gateway approved
Outcome: ) to provide guidance and best practice examples to assist local teams to develop a dual diagnosis strategy which is fit for purpose and reflects local need and adheres to national guidance
- (D3) The production and dissemination of a Commissioning Guidance Bulletin (WCC programme board approved, awaiting Gateway approval)
Outcome: to provide guidance to commissioners in response to requests from commissioners and others, to promote and disseminate across commissioning agencies, supported by regional service improvement events
- (D4) Collaborative working with the Department of Health Alcohol Improvement Programme.
Outcome: co produce a paper outlining the position and interface of the AIP with the DD programme which will be followed up with a high level workshop to develop and explore the scope for a future raft of joint work thereafter. This could result in the development of further products /deliverables within this years programme
- (D5) In collaboration with PROGRESS (expert group of Nurse Consultants) the programme has developed and funded a website portal.
Outcome: to enhance information and knowledge sharing across the country, and also to house the previously developed dual diagnosis library resource. (www.dualdiagnosis.co.uk)
- (D6) A second stage development of the website is to use this web facility as a gateway to a dual diagnosis e-learning collaborative This will be jointly constructed with Shared Services, and involve expertise from external consultants who are experts in this field
Outcome: to bring level 1 capability training free to the workforce in England.
- (D7) Evolution of training and capabilities framework
Outcome: to improve the developing workforce needs in prisons, third sector, primary care and other elements of the mental health and social care system.
- (D8) Development of a Dual Diagnosis Service User Focussed Outcomes document
Outcome: to inform commissioners, providers, users and carers, and encourage user involvement, and improve quality of monitoring services
- (D9) Development of a set of Dual Diagnosis Recovery Oriented Standards for third sector organisations
Outcome: to improve quality and clinical effectiveness
- (D10) Regionally focussed development work
Outcome: to enable local teams and organisations to improve services based on local need reflecting national guidance
- (D11) Maintaining and supporting local and national networks
Outcome: to improve communication, disseminate information and enable swift responses to PQ's and other queries related to the dual diagnosis field