Horizontal Overview Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP) is pleased to organise this event in conjunction with co-hosts Alcoholics Anonymous, Al Anon, Scottish Families affected by Alcohol and Drugs and the Scottish Recovery Consortium at the historic Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh. This half-day workshop is part of our season focussing specifically on Alcohol and Recovery, and the purpose of the event is to share experiences, celebrate recovery and hear from networks supporting recovery in Scotland. All participants are asked to respect the personal anonymity of Al Anon and AA individuals contributing at this event as this a principle of their programme. Programme AGENDA 10:00 - 10:30 Tea & Coffee Welcome and introductions: Dr Eric Carlin, SHAAP Director. Monica Lennon MSP, Labour’s spokesperson for Health and Sport, will attend and address delegates 11:00 The meaning of recovery and how we can achieve it: Alcoholics Anonymous Al Anon Scottish Families affected by Alcohol and Drugs Scottish Recovery Consortium 12:30 - 13:15 Lunch 13:15 Round table discussions with flipchart, paper and pens: 'Conversation Cafe' Questions to be addressed: What has surprised you today? How do we share our learning? How do we move the recovery agenda forward? 14:30 Feedback and next steps: Panel of SHAAP, Alcoholics Anonymous, Al Anon, Scottish Families affected by Drugs and Alcohol and the Scottish Recovery Consortium 15:00 Close Important: Registration is essential to secure your place. Fees This is a FREE event. Further Information This event is open to all and is FREE. Access As a listed building, the College has restricted disabled access. A wheelchair lift is provided at the front of the College giving access to the main historic rooms. For further information and assistance please contact the RCPE Co-ordinator responsible for the event. An induction loop system is available in the Great Hall. Accommodation and Directions to the College The College has negotiated special rates with a number of local hotels. Parking is available on street (metered) or at the Omni Centre car park, 10 minute's walk from the College. Bicycle racks are available for cyclists at the door to 8 Queen Street. For access to further bicycle racks, please ask at reception. Plan a cycle journey here with CycleStreets! Local walking routes Three short walks can be enjoyed from the College. So if you are visiting us, why not explore the local area. Details can be found at Medal Routes. Commercial Sponsorship Many events are supported by commercial companies taking stand space. Health professionals and NHS managers are invited to visit the company stands during the breaks. Companies interested in sponsoring this, or other events listed on the Calendar, should contact the Co-ordinator responsible for the event. Exhibitors/sponsors play no part in the planning or delivery of the event and the College has developed an Ethical Sponsorship Policy to support organising committees and committee chairs in their negotiations with potential commercial partners for education and other events. Venue: The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, 9 Queen Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1JQ @SHAAPALCOHOL shaap_logo.png Event Coordinator SHAAP Team Telephone - Email shaap@rcpe.ac.uk
