Working Effectively with People with Co-occurring Conditions
This capability framework has been developed to support the implementation of Public Health England (PHE)’s Better care for people with co-occurring mental health and alcohol/drug use conditions guide. The PHE guide was developed by an expert panel as a tool for commissioners and service providers.
The capability framework is one of a number of practical tools aiming to help people to implement the new guidance. It describes the values, knowledge and skills required to work with people who have co-occurring mental health and alcohol/drug use conditions. It is designed to be relevant to workers in a variety of settings and services – including social services, mental and physical health settings and alcohol/drug misuse services – and in the criminal justice system.
Designed as an individual development tool, it can also be used and modified by any service provider for workforce development. As well as the framework itself, this document also looks at the context, background and wider issues. It also includes a self-assessment tool.
