Alcohol Help

Nottingham Community Protection have issued a Christmas warning to licencees and off-licences about young people trying to buy alcohol over the festive season.
Nottingham’s Council House

It follows a series of test purchases in the Wollaton and Bestwood areas of Nottingham when a 15-year-old boy went out with Trading Standards officers.

He visited nine premises and in four of them he wasn’t asked for identification. He was able to buy alcohol at three and cigarettes at one. These were a can Budweiser, a can Stella, a can Smirnoff and Coke and a packet of 10 Richmond King Size cigarettes. This equates to a 44 per cent failure rate.

Councillor Jon Collins, Leader of Nottingham City Council, said: “This is a shocking result and more than three times the level we would expect to see when we carry out test purchases. It represents a 44 per cent failure rate on the part of the licensees and off-licencees compared to an average of 14 per cent.

“Nottingham’s Community Protection service and the City Council’s Trading Standards will investigate all the sales with a view to taking legal action and reviewing the licenses of those who sold alcohol.

“I would urge all licencees and staff to make sure they are asking for identification to check the ages of any shoppers who are buying alcohol, cigarettes or any other age-restricted items, especially now Christmas celebrations are here.

“The dangers are of under-age drinking are obvious. Children in drink don’t make rational decisions, join in risky or anti-social behaviour and can be a danger to themselves and to others.”

Nottingham City Council
Loxley House
Station Street
Nottingham
NG2 3NG
Tel: 0115 915 5555

Drinking alcohol in public places has been banned in parts of Kimberley, Swingate and Larkfields Estate to help to combat alcohol fuelled crime and anti-social behaviour.

The decision to introduce an alcohol Designated Public Place Order (DPPO) was taken after consultations between Nottinghamshire Police, Broxtowe Borough Council, licensed premises, Councillors and local residents.

The Order, which was introduced on Monday 4th April 2011, allows Police Officers, Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) and accredited persons to control the consumption of alcohol in the designated areas.

The Order means that if it is believed that someone is consuming alcohol or intends to consume alcohol in a designated public place they can:

Be required to stop, and
May have the alcohol confiscated whether or not the drinking vessel is open or unopened.

If someone, without reasonable excuse, fails to comply with a request to stop drinking or to surrender their alcohol, they face arrest and if subsequently convicted a maximum fine of £500.

The Order has been made in response to local concerns about alcohol drink related anti-social behaviour in the area. The implementation of the Order will have a positive impact on the quality of life of local residents of Kimberley, Swingate and Larkfields Estate.

Councillor Richard Robinson, Cabinet at Broxtowe Borough Council said; “”I am confident that the effect of the DPPO will contribute towards achieving a safer Kimberley.” ”

Broxtowe North Sgt Andrew Browning said:

“People should be aware that if we see them drinking alcohol in the designated areas they will be told to stop and the alcohol may be confiscated.

We hope this will have a positive impact on local people and help them to feel safer in their community and our officers will be out there to ensure no one is breaching the order and offenders face being arrested and prosecuted.

The message is clear – antisocial behaviour will not be tolerated in Nottinghamshire and anyone caught breaching the order will be swiftly dealt with.”

The Order controlling the consumption of alcohol in public places will assist the Council and the Police to tackle more effectively problems of crime and disorder and anti-social behaviour as part of Broxtowe’s Crime and Disorder Strategy.

Broxtowe Borough Council

Michael Varnam House, Nottingham
To reduce levels of substance misuse and improve people’s ability to live independently.

About us:

Sneinton Hermitage is a housing facility that accommodates men and women with alcohol misuse problems who wish to make positive changes to their drinking behaviour.

Ethos

To accommodate and support homeless or vulnerably housed alcohol misusers who have traditionally been excluded from mainstream provision.

Facilities

* 24 hour supported service
* close to the city centre and nearby amenities
* 2 lounges and a kitchen
* on-site pay phone, computer, TV and laundry facilities.

The service provides food for residents to make their own breakfast and evening meal although staff can help.

Services

* Detoxification in a safe and secure environment
* Partnerships with specialist agencies
* Resettlement support
* A programme of social and leisure activities

Activities

Emphasis is placed on developing residents self esteem and confidence. Training around life skills and pre-employment are actively encouraged and the service has close links with colleges and specialist agencies. Staff arrange regular social and practical activities for all clients such as bowling, cinema outings and day trips.

Move-On

Residents will sign a license agreement with a view to staying between 6-9 months or until a suitable housing option is found.

Referral Procedure

Residents must:

* be over 18
* be homeless or vulnerably housed
* be motivated to change their current drinking pattern
* be willing to make use of the support available
* be able to carry out basic domestic tasks

Contact Details:

Michael Varnam House
33-35 Sneinton Hermitage
Sneinton
Nottingham
NG2 4BT

Telephone: 0115 8417720

The Priory Clinic Nottingham, Nottingham
Residential and day care services offering an abstinence-based therapeutic programme.

About us:

The Priory Clinic Nottingham is a 16-bed facility offering an abstinence-based therapeutic programme for a wide range of substance and behavioural dependencies including alcohol, drugs, gambling, poly-addictions and dual diagnosis. Our residential and daycare services help individuals and their partners and families to recover from the physical and emotional effects of alcohol and drug addiction.

Treatment components: Consultant or medical assessment, Detoxification programme (if necessary), Group therapy, One-to-one therapy, Educational lectures, Holistic activities, Family participation programme, Weekly aftercare for twelve months, Signposting to other support agencies

Therapeutic interventions: First three steps of 12-step programme, Person-centred therapy, Group therapy, Consequences of addiction – educational lectures, Recovery-related workshops, Anger management, Self-esteem, Family breakdown, Relationships, Anxiety

Before discharge a continuing care plan is developed for each patient. Aftercare groups meet weekly at the clinic and can be attended for 12 months. We also offer a more flexible programme involving day care or out-patient treatment which may suit some individuals’ personal circumstances and lifestyle commitments. All patients are expected to attend three AA, NA or other Fellowship meetings per week.

Contact Details:

The Priory Clinic Nottingham
Ransom Road
Nottingham
NG3 5GS

Telephone: 01159 693 388