We are excited to announce the launch of our new programme Drug and Alcohol Impact in 2020/21.

 

Drug and Alcohol Impact is our whole-institution strategic framework designed not only to embed responsible drinking on our campuses but also develop drug harm reduction policies and interventions to reduce the negative outcomes of student drug use.

 

We will be running a 2 year pilot with a limited number of institutions starting in October 2020. 

 

Joining the Drug and Alcohol Impact pilot offers the opportunity to be part of a community; a chance to share learning; showcase achievements; attend teleconferences and virtual meetings; gain progress updates and prompts; 1-1 support; take part in collective primary research and become be at the forefront of drug harm reduction, helping shape the future of this crucial welfare issue.

 

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEES
•    We recommend that the fee is paid by the institution. In some cases, the cost is part-funded by external stakeholders (e.g. local police or city council). We can provide advice on how to approach external stakeholders if necessary. 
•    When you are ready you will be audited by a team of trained students, convened by SOS-UK.
•    Audits are required every two years to retain the accreditation.
•    All audit fees included in costs below.

 

2 year pilot (Oct 2020 – Sept 2022)   Can be paid in instalments over 2 years

£4,800 (+VAT) per year*

  

 

 

 

 

 

*All pilot partnerships must commit to the 2-year pilot to ensure the efficacy of the programme. Price is fixed for year two of the pilot.  

 

INCLUDED IN MEMBERSHIP FEES
•    Access to an online workbook of criteria which provide an ambitious, clear, and comprehensive framework

•    Ability to personalise your approach by selecting bespoke criteria to meet specific local issues;
•    Support and guidance at every stage, including one full-day support visit per institution;
•    Tailored 1-1 remote support;
•    Two national support days per year offering the opportunity to share and showcase achievements with other members of Drug and Alcohol Impact;
•    An annual research report based on collective primary research allowing partnerships to see trends and changes in student drinking and drug habits;
•    Opportunity to share and showcase achievements and national publicity through case studies on the Drug and Alcohol Impact website; 
•    Following accreditation: certificates and web logo which can be used on online publications, websites and signatures; on-site awards event or national reception; personalised feedback report for you and your institution.

NOT INCLUDED IN MEMBERSHIP FEES
•    Travel for representatives from each partnership to attend two national support days and if applicable a national end-of-year celebratory event; 
•    Venue, catering, and travel costs for student auditor training; 
•    Local awards events (if you choose to run one) to give out certificates to student auditors and celebrate local successes;
•    Any additional budget required for developing innovative interventions;
 

 

   

 

For more information on any element of Drug and Alcohol Impact, please contact tracy.lumb@sos-uk.org.