Understanding the needs of drug and alcohol users to inform the planning and commissioning of drug treatment services
A recent review of drug treatment services by the Healthcare Commission and the National Treatment Agency (NTA) found that over a quarter (26 per cent) of local drug partnerships did not carry out an assessment of need to inform the commissioning of services in 2006/2007.
The team at Perpetuity has extensive experience in conducting annual needs assessments in line with nationally agreed methods to inform commissioning decisions. We work with a number of local drug partnerships to inform their local commissioning arrangements and have some very positive feedback from commissioners in terms of the benefits our services bring to local commissioning groups.
"Perpetuity provide a well planned systematic approach to the needs assessment process, providing a clear brief and project plan, clear timeframes, and excellent assessment tools.... I have no hesitation in recommending their services to other commissioners of Substance Misuse Services."
Barbara O'Rourke, Head of BDAT and Commissioning
For more information...
If you would like to know more about the services offered by Perpetuity please contact us on 0116 222 5555 or prci@perpetuitygroup.com. |
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Diary of Forthcoming Events
11th June 2008
5th August 2008
2-4th September 2008
10th September 2008
24-25th September 2008
21-23rd October 2008
Prof Martin Gill will be talking at the following events:
Corporate Governance Through Optimisation of Security,
organised by Reliance
High-Tech Lt
5th June 2008
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Welcome to the May edition of our newsletter. This month we focus on the needs of drug and alcohol users and explain some of our work in this area and how it can help you. We also look at how to make the most of CCTV, a weapons awareness programme and a project designed to help shop keepers. On top of this we have some innovative training programmes to tell you about.
If these are areas that interest you please visit our website www.perpetuitygroup.com for more information on the services we offer.
I hope that you find this issue informative and if you would like to comment on any of the articles please do not hesitate to contact me on 0116 222 5555.
With best wishes
Martin Gill
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Perpetuity Wins Place on High Growth Potential Scheme
 Perpetuity are delighted to announce that we have won a place on the High Growth Potential Scheme under the 'Growth Readiness Category'.
The High Growth Company Support Programme is a new business support programme funded by the East Midlands Development Agency (emda).
The programme provides successful companies with an in-depth business assessment and a dedicated business coach to ensure that they achieve their growth potential. |
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Making your CCTV Work for You
CCTV has been a very topical issue in recently. Det Ch Insp Mick Neville, head of the Metropolitan Police's Visual Images, Identifications and Detections Office (Viido) commented on the state of the CCTV system in Britain calling it an "utter fiasco" as it has done little to prevent crime or lead to successful prosecution of criminals.
Peter Speight, Head of Security Consultancy, noted that we are working with a range of clients (in the public and private sector) to help them make the most of their CCTV.
For more information please contact Perpetuity on 0116 222 5555 or consultancy@perpetuitygroup.com
Perpetuity Training offers a course in Managing CCTV and runs in-house training courses in Public Space Surveillance. Call us on 0116 222 5550 for further details.
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Associates Required
 Due to recent expansion of our Security Consultancy services, under new head of department Peter Speight, Perpetuity are looking for highly experienced security personnel who would be interested in working with us as Associates.
For more information...
For an informal discussion please contact Perpetuity on 0116 222 5555 or consultancy@perpetuitygroup.com to request an information pack.
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The launch of Phase II of the SRI
Perpetuity is pleased to announce that Phase II of the Security Research Initiative (SRI) has now commenced following the successful completion of three major projects during Phase I. The second phase is being sponsored by 17 leading organisations: Advance, Barclays, Carlisle Security, Case, CMP Information, Corps, Gratte Brothers, KPMG, MITIE, Nexen Petroleum, National Security Inspectorate, OCS Resolution, Reliance, Royal Mail, Perfectus, VSG, Wilson James.
The aim of the first project for 2008/09 is to design a sample security strategy.
We are keen to gain your views on what makes a good or bad security strategy - if you would like to share your views with us or have any examples of security strategies to send us, please contact Martin Gill by email: m.gill@perpetuitygroup.com or by phone 0116 222 5555.
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Helping Shop Keepers Design out Crime
Emmeline Taylor, Researcher at Perpetuity, will be discussing the results of the Home Office funded project carried out to help shopkeepers design out crime at a forthcoming seminar run by the Suzy Lamplugh Trust on the 12th June.
For more information about how Perpetuity can help you tackle crime please contact Perpetuity on 0116 222 5555 or prci@perpetuitygroup.com
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How to Conduct Risk Assessments
 This course will help you understand the principles, benefits and effective use of risk assessments. The course will show you how to measure risk, how to document your risk assessment, and how to use your assessment to reduce and manage risk.
Perpetuity also offers a range of bespoke research and consultancy services that help you to meet these challenges. Click here for more information. |
Perpetuity and the Security Institute at IFSEC
Perpetuity joined the Security Institute (SyI) at their stand at IFSEC to help promote the SyI Certificate in Security Management. If you missed us at IFSEC, click here for more information on the course. | |
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