News Release - Developing guidance on the prevention and early identification of alcohol use disorders in adults and young people4 Apr 2008
Applications wanted for Community Members to join the Programme Development Group
The Patient and Public Involvement Programme and the Centre for Public Health Excellence are looking for applications from members of the public (including those involved in community groups or voluntary organisations) to sit on the group developing guidance on “the prevention and early identification of alcohol use disorders in adults and young people”. This guidance is likely to focus on what increases the risk of people misusing alcohol and what works well in managing harmful drinking.
Community members of this group will play a key role in making sure that the views and experiences of people affected by alcohol related problems inform the guidance's development and its recommendations to the NHS, local authorities and the wider public, private, voluntary and community sectors.
All members of Programme Development Groups have equal status, which reflects the relevance and importance of their different expertise and experience. They include public health professionals and researchers, as well as community members. All Group members need to attend regular meetings and undertake background reading.
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