About this Event
Alcohol Awareness & Brief Intervention Training
Practical skills to identify alcohol risk, give brief advice, and make every contact count.
Are you a frontline professional working in health, community or social care?
Every day you have opportunities to make a difference — but do you feel confident starting conversations about alcohol?
This practical, interactive training will give you the skills, confidence and tools to turn everyday contacts into meaningful, supportive conversations.
Why this matters
Alcohol harm remains a significant and growing public health issue:
- In 2024, 9,809 people died from alcohol-specific causes in the UK
- Alcohol-related hospital admissions exceed 1 million per year in England
- Harm is greatest in our most vulnerable communities, widening health inequalities
Despite this, many opportunities to talk about alcohol are missed — even though brief, supportive conversations can lead to real behaviour change.
What national guidance tells us
This training is grounded in established UK guidance and best practice:
- NICE guidance recommends early identification and brief advice to prevent alcohol-related harm
- UK clinical guidelines highlight the importance of:
- Using validated screening tools (e.g. AUDIT)
- Delivering Alcohol Brief Interventions
- Referring into specialist support where needed
- The Making Every Contact Count (MECC) approach encourages professionals to use routine interactions to support healthier behaviors
In short: asking about alcohol and offering brief advice is not optional — it’s a core part of effective, preventative care.
Why attend?
Many professionals tell us: “I’m not sure how to raise the subject”, “I don’t want to offend someone”, “I don’t feel confident giving advice”
This course is designed to change that.
✅ Build confidence to start conversations about alcohol
✅ Understand drinking levels and risks
✅ Learn how to use AUDIT and brief intervention techniques
✅ Develop practical, non-judgemental communication skills
✅ Know how and when to refer into support services
Even a short conversation can make a difference — this training helps you make it count.
As we are funded by Derbyshire Public Health, our training is free to frontline Derbyshire professionals working in social, health and community care roles.
If you work outside of this area, you’re welcome to join for a small fee.
Extras
- Network with other local professionals
- Link into Derbyshire support services
You can also book onto our:
👉 Substance (Drug) Awareness & Brief Interventions Training
If you have any questions before you book on, you can contact us on 📧 [email protected] 📞01246 206514 and ask for the training team
Get in touch
📧 [email protected]
📞 01246 206514 (ask for the training team)
Delivered by Derbyshire Addictions Advice Service (DAAS).
DAAS is part of Derbyshire Recovery Partnership – the commissioned drug and alcohol treatment service for Derbyshire.
Event venue & nearby stays
Derbyshire Addictions Advice Service (DAAS), 1st Floor, Dents Chamber, 81 New Square, Chesterfield, United Kingdom
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