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1. Presents From Drugs to Digital Inclusion (D2DI)An innovative online learning programme for substance misusers1Carolyn Edwards, Managing Director, GITG

2. 2From Drugs to Digital Inclusion 3. GITG: WHO 3WHATHOW WHO WE ARE & SERVICE PROVISION ~ A Bridge to Recovery service using arts as a vehicle for positive changePathways, treatment, health, 1:1s, groups, creativity, performanceSmall organisation making a big impact on the lives of people we work withStrong reputation for being committed to those in need of addiction recovery WHO* WE WORK WITH & HOW** ~ .Active substance misusers committed to exploring recovery optionsSUs families/friends, Partner agencies, local/wider communitiesRegular 1:1 & group key working, care plans, creative & performance artsInformed choice on all recovery models. Education, training, employment 4. From Drugs to Digital Inclusion4Introduction Genie In The Gutter Combining & value of digital & online learning in recovery from addiction From Drugs to Digital Inclusion programme (D2DI) D2DI Effective interventionFunding bid processRecovery Rises onlineCourse contents & results 5. From Drugs to Digital Inclusion 5 Online Learning & Addiction Recovery Informal, user friendly, supportive environment Delivered by service users & mentors Enjoyable with varied outcomes Informed choice of online recovery 6. 6From Drugs to Digital Inclusion Exceeding targets Recovery Treatment Understanding addiction Treatment costs: National & GITG Effectiveness of treatment Savings to economy & society12/13: 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 7. From Drugs to Digital Inclusion 7 DigitalIdentify the needExclusionFunding Bid ProcessResearch & DevelopmentTeam/ Service User inputPartners & Stakeholders 8. From Drugs to Digital Inclusion 8 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. 9. 9From Drugs to Digital Inclusion 10. From Drugs to Digital Inclusion 10OUTCOMES 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 11. From Drugs to Digital Inclusion 11 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 12. Breaking Free Online 12 13. From Drugs to Digital Inclusion 13 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 14. 14DIGITAL INCLUSIONFAMILIES FRIENDSI 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 1ONLINE SUPPORTOct 12-Oct 13LEARNING CHANGE184 learners accessed D2DI delivered within 347 sessionsCLOSING THE DIGITAL GAPBUILDING COMMUNITIESHEALTH & WELLBEINGToday has been very constructive as I was invited to this course which made me leave the drink down. Learner FMc, SN week 1 15. 15From Drugs to Digital Inclusion (D2DI)88 Rodney Street, Liverpool, L1 9AR T 0151 703 9053. E [email protected] Were all in the gutter but some of us are looking at the stars Oscar Wilde 16. 16 UKRF: United Kingdom Recovery FederationSMART Recovery