Drug and Alcohol Action Team

The Drug and Alcohol Action Team (DAAT) is responsible for delivering the National Drug Strategy and the Alcohol Harm Reduction Strategy at a local level. In Wigan, the DAAT is embedded within the Community Safety Team which services the wider partnership in tackling crime and disorder.  

What does the DAAT do?

  • The DAAT ensures that the work of local agencies is brought together effectively and that cross-agency projects are co-ordinated successfully.
  • It takes strategic decisions on expenditure and service delivery through the Joint Commissioning Group, within the four aims of the National Drugs Strategy; treatment, young people, communities and supply.
  • Commissioning services, including supporting structures
  • Monitoring and reporting on performance
  • Communicating plans, activities and performance to stakeholders

Main aims:

  • Redesign local drug services to ensure they effectively meet client needs.
  • Increase the number of substance misusers users accessing treatment
  • Improve the quality of treatment provided
  • Increase the number of clients that successfully complete treatment.
  • Improve access to education, training, and employment opportunities.
  • Work with the community to reduce problems of substance misuse.

Partners involved in strategic decision making

  • Wigan Council
  • Ashton, Leigh, and Wigan Primary Care Trust
  • Greater Manchester Police
  • Greater Manchester Probation Service
  • Wrightington, Wigan, and Leigh NHS Trust
  • Wigan and Leigh Housing
  • Wigan & Leigh Magistrates Court
  • Crown Prosecution Services
  • Youth Offending Team
  • Greater Manchester Ambulance Service

Current documents and strategies availble for download

Services Commissioned

In May 2006, a new substance misuse service system was introduced in Wigan. New service providers were commissioned to deliver the range of options available. This new system will ensure quick access to treatment, and ensure the treatment provided is appropriate to client needs.

For further information and help accessing services Visit the Community Safety Website (external link)