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Drug and Alcohol Charities in Joint Working

CAIS and Kaleidoscope, the two largest drug and alcohol charities in Wales, have formed a collaborative partnership in the delivery of substance misuse services across much of Wales. North Wales based CAIS and South Wales based Kaleidoscope have agreed to work together in the development of treatment projects and in sharing back office support. This will create greater efficiency leading to improved healthcare for client groups.

The two organisations commenced joint delivery of drug and alcohol services in the Powys area in April, following a successful bid to local commissioners.

CAIS Chair, Dr Dafydd Alun Jones, said “It is increasingly important that charities demonstrate their willingness to work together. The complementary strengths of the two organisations will enable a wider range of services to be provided across the whole of Wales”.

Kaleidoscope Chair, Dr Medwin Hughes, said “It is vital that in Wales we look to creating the best possible services to vulnerable people. The combined strength of CAIS and Kaleidoscope will mean that in Wales we have an agency that can demonstrate the best in drug and alcohol treatment in the UK”.

For further information or interviews please contact:

CAIS Chief Executive, Clive Wolfendale, on 01492 863007.

Kaleidoscope Chief Executive, Martin Blakebrough, on 01633 245012.

www.cais.co.uk

www.kaleidoscopeproject.org.uk