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Dual diagnosis relates to the co-existence of mental ill health and the problematic use of drugs and/or alcohol.
Brent Council wish to reshape the current adult drug and alcohol service provision into a drug, alcohol and Mental Health treatment pathway. This will increase the number of people who are able to sustain long term recovery from dependence by providing individual support and treatment which reduces the harm caused by addiction and dependence.
Recovery will be the primary goal of the service. It is therefore imperative that the service as a whole, as well as individual staff, understands the principals of recovery.
The service will be for six clients, either male or female aged between 18-65, who have a dual diagnosis and who receive clinical mental health treatment. The service should be staffed, seven days a week, 365 days a year, with two staff on duty at certain times of the day. Single waking night cover should also be provided. The property is owned by a Housing Association and located within the London Borough of Brent. The successful provider will also be expected to undertake the housing management for the property and enter into a housing management agreement with the landlord in addition to the delivery of the support service.