3. GITG: WHO
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WHAT
HOW
WHO WE ARE & SERVICE PROVISION ~
A Bridge to Recovery service using arts as a vehicle for positive change
Pathways, treatment, health, 1:1’s, groups, creativity, performance
‘Small organisation making a big impact on the lives of people we work with’
Strong reputation for being committed to those in need of addiction recovery
WHO* WE WORK WITH & HOW** ~
.Active substance misusers committed to exploring recovery options
SU’s families/friends, Partner agencies, local/wider communities
Regular 1:1 & group key working, care plans, creative & performance arts
Informed choice on all recovery models. Education, training, employment
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Introduction
Genie In The Gutter
Combining & value of digital & online learning in recovery from addiction
From Drugs to Digital Inclusion programme (D2DI)
D2DI
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Effective intervention
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Funding bid process
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Recovery Rises online
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Course contents & results
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Online Learning &
Addiction Recovery
Informal, user friendly, supportive environment
Delivered by service users & mentors
Enjoyable with varied outcomes
Informed choice of online recovery
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From Drugs to Digital Inclusion
Exceeding targets
Recovery
Treatment
Understanding addiction
Treatment costs: National & GITG
Effectiveness of treatment
Savings to economy & society
12/13:
Numbers of SU's starting - 14%
above PCT target
Number of Drug/Alcohol free exits 60% above PCT target
13/14:
Numbers of SU's starting - 14%
above PCT/LCC target
Number of Drug/Alcohol free exits 130.8% above PCT/LCC target
Cheaper than NTA average of
£3000
Unit Costs:
12/13:
£842.11 - 71.9% cheaper
13/14:
£861.54 - 71.3% cheaper
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Digital
Identify the need
Exclusion
Funding Bid
Process
Research &
Development
Team/ Service
User input
Partners &
Stakeholders
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D2DI
PROGRAMME
‘D2DI’- 4/10 week structured online learning programme & drop in sessions
Adaptable to various levels of digital literacy & social groups
Includes the production of ‘Recovery Rises 'online magazine
Breaking Free Online, assisted key working, social networking, e-mail etc.
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OUTCOMES
Prior to D2DI, 5 learners accessed Online
Key working/ BFO at GITG
Since D2DI 184 learners accessed
Online key working/ BFO at GITG
All drug/ alcohol free exits since
programme start attended D2DI.
16 learners gained employment.
32 Training/ Further education.
17 D2DI peer mentors.
117 re-connected with friends & family
online
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BFO - Computer assisted therapy (CAT)
20 evidence based techniques from cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT)
Total of 46 downloadable resources; accessible through internet to all
Immediate, effective alternative or adjunct to other treatment
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Evaluations
Standardised evaluations carried out in partnership with Liverpool John
Moore's University. Future research with BFO
Significant improvement in all aspects of IT confidence & skills (all p ≤ .001)
Significant improvements in all aspects of psychological & physical
wellbeing (all p ≤ .001)
Significant improvements also in mental health, quality of life, recovery &
recovery retention
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DIGITAL
INCLUSION
FAMILIES
FRIENDS
“I thought computers
were not for me but doing
D2DI course has made me
a lot more confident I'm
looking forward to
learning more.”
Learner SJ, SN week 1
ONLINE
SUPPORT
Oct ’12-Oct ‘13
LEARNING
CHANGE
184 learners
accessed D2DI
delivered within
347 sessions
CLOSING
THE DIGITAL
GAP
BUILDING
COMMUNITIES
HEALTH &
WELLBEING
“Today has been very
constructive as I was
invited to this course
which made me leave
the drink down.”
Learner FMc, SN week 1
15. 15
From Drugs
to
Digital Inclusion
(D2DI)
88 Rodney Street, Liverpool, L1 9AR
T – 0151 703 9053. E – enquiries@genieinthegutter.co.uk
www.genieinthegutter.co.uk
“We’re all in the gutter but some of us are looking at the stars” Oscar Wilde
