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Drugs Alcohol and the Workplace:
Current Problems, Future Solutions
3 FREE seminars for local employers in venues across Norfolk and Suffolk
[27th May, 9th June,. 6th July] |
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Drug and alcohol use can seriously effect your business - on or off site. NORCAS Training and Consultancy Services can help you take a clear and consistent response, which will in turn
- increase productivity
- save costs
- minimise accidents
- improve staff retention
- reduce absence and sickness
- develop staff loyalty
for a free consultation contact Simon Floyd, Training and Consultancy Manager on 01603 621116 or email us at training@norcas.org.uk
We work with you in a number of ways:
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Advice and Information |
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We can advise you on good practice in all aspects of the issue
- Effects and risks
- Physical and mental health
- Drug related legislation
- Prevention approaches
- Appropriate services and treatment
- Drug testing
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"NORCAS helped us to realise how relevant and important this issue is. We are now confident that we are doing something very positive to help us address the potential problems hat drugs and alcohol cause in the workplace."
Steve Price,
Programme Manager, Honda UK Modern Apprenticeship Programme
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Assessment and Treatment for Staff |
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Our expertise has always been helping those effected by a drug or alcohol problem - either directly or indirectly. Through 3 way agreements between ourselves, you and the individual we will provide the best solution for the individual and for your business.
- Screening and assessment
- Structured counselling [up to 12 sessions]
- Group work
- Clinical services
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"There is clear benefit to the Company in understanding the issues, training the managers and having access to professional advice before problems with individuals or groups arise. We are most appreciative of your contribution to developing a Company approach, together with advice on assessment and treatment. The managers who have attended your courses have found them most helpful in understanding substance abuse and its problems. The programme has now been extended to all management."
Gray Rigge,
HR Director, SGB services Ltd |
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Policy and Procedure |
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Do you have a drug and alcohol policy? How effective is it? From the shop floor to the boardroom we can make a drug and alcohol policy live.
- Assessing need
- Policy templates
- Support materials
- Implementation processes
- Review and evaluation
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"Developing a drug and alcohol policy which people buy into and which adds value to your business can be a sensitive challenge. The awareness training and support we received from NORCAS made the process interesting, enjoyable and extremely beneficial by defining a clear and coherent way forward in the achievement of our objective."
Michael Ladd,
Head of Personnel, ADNAMS plc |
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Skills Training and Awareness Raising |
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Training and awareness raising is an essential part of any successful approach to tackling drugs and alcohol issues in the workplace. We provide whatever your situation and budget demands
- Foundation seminars
Myths and realities, understanding problems, issues and solutions for the workplace
- Staff awareness
Company approach, drugs effects and risks, harm reduction advice
- Managers/Supervisors Courses
Recognition, raising the issue, appropriate responses, roles and responsibilities, sickness and disciplinary issues
- Health & welfare professionals (HR, Occupational Health)
Recognition, responsibilities, linking with specialist services, effective interventions, confidentiality
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1 in 3 admit to being drunk at work …
1 in 8 fear a random test would find them over the limit. [HSE -'97]
75% of problem drinkers are in full-time work [CBI]
at least 5% of all adults have a serious drink problem [Alcohol Concern] |
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A problem drinker/drug user is:
3.6x more likely to be involved in a workplace accident [WHO]
5x more likely to be involved in accidents or injury outside of work [WHO]
5x more likely to file compensation claims against their employer [IPD]
up to 8x more likely to go sick for more than 7 days [ILO '87] |
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| For more information contact NORCAS Training and Consultancy Service at or telephone 01603 621116 |
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