During 2019, Figure 8 Consultancy (in partnership with the University of South Wales and Glyndwr University, Wrexham) were commissioned by Welsh Government to undertake a research study to investigate the potential for drinkers to switch substances as a result of Minimum Pricing for Alcohol. As you will be aware, the research was published by Welsh Government in earlier in the autumn. The research team are now in the process of running a series of FREE dissemination events across Wales to promote the findings of the research and help to raise awareness of the forthcoming implementation of MPA to help services make preparations. The events will be running on the following dates/times/locations.
The workshops will take place on:
Monday 20th January, 1.15pm – 4.15pm at: St Paul’s Centre, Gerald Street, Port Talbot, SA12 6DQ [WESTERN BAY]
Tuesday 21st January, 1.15pm – 4.15pm at: Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations, Unit 30 Ddole Road Industrial Estate, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 6DF [POWYS]
Friday 24th January 2020, 9.30am – 12.45pm at: The Feel Good Factory, Abercynon Road, Ynysboeth, Mountain Ash, CF45 4XZ [CWM TAF]
Monday 27st January 2020, 1.15pm – 4.15pm at: Principality House, National Botanic Garden of Wales, Middleton Hall, Llanathne, Carmarthenshire, SA32 8HN [DYFED]
Wednesday 29th January 2020, 9.30am – 12.45pm at: Port Eirias Meeting Rooms (Conwy Business Centre), The Promenade, Colwyn Bay, LL29 7SP [NORTH WALES]
The workshops are aimed at all those working in the field of substance misuse including treatment providers, commissioners and policy makers – as well as connected disciplines such as housing, homelessness, mental health, criminal justice etc.
The workshops are free to attend although people will need to register their interest in a place by emailing their name and preferred workshop date to enquiries(at)f8c.co.uk as places are limited. A light lunch and refreshments will even be provided! The attached posters have further details.
