Response to Hidden Harm in Northern Ireland

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Response to Hidden Harm in Northern Ireland Davis Turkington Senior Officer (Health & Social Wellbeing Improvement) Public Health Agency

Background UK Hidden Harm Reports (2003, 2007) O’Neill Inquiry (2007)

Hidden Harm (2003)

When parents use drugs: Key findings from a study of children in the care of drug-using parents Hogan, D and Higgins, L. Dublin: Trinity College, 2001

Hidden Harm Three Years On (2007)

Hidden Harm: responding to the needs of children of problem drug users ACMD 2003

6 key messages We estimate there are between 250,000 and 350,000 children of problem drug misusers in the UK – about one child for every problem drug misuser; Parental problem drug misuse can, and does, cause serious harm to children at every age from conception to adulthood; Reducing the harm to children from parental problem drug misuse should become a main objective of policy and practice;

6 key messages Effective treatment of the parent can have major benefits for the child; By working together, services can take many practical steps to protect and improve the health and well-being of affected children; The number of affected children is only likely to decrease when the number of problem drug users decreases.

Hidden Harm Three Years On: Realities, Challenges and Opportunities ACMD 2007

Purpose To describe and comment on progress on implementation of the recommendations of the original Hidden Harm report To provide practice examples and information about implementation initiatives To identify key learning for the future

Northern Ireland in 2007 report “work in Northern Ireland to respond to Hidden Harm has taken some time to get off the ground” “It is early days for work on ‘Hidden Harm’ in Northern Ireland.”

Northern Ireland in 2007 report “There is clear evidence of progress in England, Scotland and Wales in relation to safeguarding the welfare and protection of children of problem drug users. However, progress varies across different areas in the four different countries.”

Northern Ireland in 2007 report “The Northern Ireland New Strategic Direction for Alcohol and Drugs includes a significant range of targets for training at both regional and DACT level……….However, there is no specific reference in the document to training to equip workers to respond to the specific needs of children of problem drug users”

O’Neill Inquiry Recommendation 17(Mental Health / Childcare Interface ) DHSSPS and Boards should ensure that each Trust puts in place a joint protocol designed to manage the interface between mental health and child care services 12 July 2005, Madeline O’Neill (40) took her own life and that of her daughter Lauren (9). Madeline O’Neill had been in contact with mental health services, GP and a private counsellor.

Scale of the Problem Hidden Harm – partly because the data was not being collected. ACMD estimates extrapolated from what data was available. Did not include people who had problems with alcohol but not with other drugs.

Scale of the Problem 200,000 and 300,000 children in England and Wales where one or both parents have serious drug problems. Between 41,000 and 59,000 children in Scotland with a problem drug using parent.

Scale of the Problem - NI Problematic alcohol misuse is a significantly more widespread problem than illicit drug misuse It is estimated that 1 in 11 children in the UK are living in a family where there is an alcohol problem. In the 2001 Census, there were 451,514 children in Northern Ireland: it could therefore be extrapolated that there are approximately 40,000 children in Northern Ireland living with parental alcohol misuse.

Scale of the Problem - NI In 2007/08, 22% of problem drug misusers presenting for treatment were living with children, which equates to 412 adults although the number of children is not identified. However, this is clearly an underestimate, as it only captures information about the children of parents who are seeking treatment.

Scale of the Problem - NI 40% of children on the child protection register are there as a direct result of parental substance misuse. 70% of our “Looked After Children” are living away from home as a direct result of parental substance misuse.

Interagency Protocols Protocol to Promote Inter-Agency Working with Children & Families Affected by Substance Misuse (Eastern Health and Social Services Board, 2006) Joint Service Protocol to meet the needs of children and unborn children whose parents or carers have alcohol or substance misuse problems ( Western Health and Social Care Trust – Health and Social Care Board, 2009)

Interagency Protocols Effects of parental substance misuse on children Confidentiality/information sharing Roles and responsibilities – Adult substance misuse services and family & childcare services Assessment and referral Both protocols supported by training programmes

Regional Hidden Harm Action Plan - DHSSPSNI This plan focuses on children born to and/or living in households where there is alcohol and drug misuse, including the misuse of over-the-counter and prescribed medication. Regional framework for the development of local Hidden Harm action plans.

Approved by DHSSPSNI October 2009 Public Health Agency/Health and Social Care Board Hidden Harm Action Plan Approved by DHSSPSNI October 2009

Policy Context New Strategic Direction for Alcohol and Drugs 2006-2011 Our children and young people, our shared responsibilities 2006 Our Children and Young People – Our Pledge 2006 Care Matters in Northern Ireland 2009 Families Matter: Supporting Families in Northern Ireland 2009

Principles The welfare of the child should be the paramount consideration. Work with the complexity of the issue. A non-judgmental approach A shared commitment and response Provision to respond to the needs of children and families affected should be integrated within mainstream Children's and Adult services The welfare of the child should be the paramount consideration. It is important that where parents are receiving treatment and support, the needs of their children are also properly understood and supported, in order for their welfare to be safeguarded; Work with the complexity of the issue. The effects and impact on children affected are variable, not always visible and are dependent on a range of factors – therefore a range of professional responses and efforts are required; A non-judgmental approach to the use and misuse of alcohol and drugs is likely to promote greater parental access and engagement with treatment and support services; A shared commitment and response to the issue, led by Children’s and Addiction Services, will achieve the best outcomes for parents and children; Provision to respond to the needs of children and families affected should be integrated within mainstream Children's and Adult services;

Principles A focus on prevention and early identification Not all families affected by substance misuse will experience difficulties Parental substance misuse may have significant and damaging consequences for children Building on family strengths A focus on prevention and early identification minimises the risk of crisis or tragedy occurring in the lives of children affected; Not all families affected by substance misuse will experience difficulties - routine screening and assessment will help determine those who are; Parental substance misuse may have significant and damaging consequences for children and it is important that proper planning and service provision is in place to reflect this; Building on family strengths – as well as working with areas of parental weakness/difficulties; and

Principles Services need to be based on: What children say they need What parents/carers say they need Evaluation of effectiveness.

SAFEGUARDINGAFEGUARDING Structure Baseline for Hidden Harm Training and workforce development Public awareness J Joint protocols ont protocols P PREVENTION REVENTION EARLY INTERVENTION FAMILY SUPPORT SAFEGUARDINGAFEGUARDING COMPLEX NEEDS COMPLEX Continuum of Service Provision ei Provision

Priority Areas Training and Workforce Development (Regional) Joint Leadership and Interagency Working Arrangements (Regional) Hidden Harm Information Baseline (Regional) Public Awareness and Good Practice (Regional) Continuum of Services (Local)

Implementation Regional Hidden Harm Quality Assurance Group Local Implementation Groups Northern LIG Eastern LIG Southern LIG Western LIG

Projects/services Examples: Joint Agreement between Adult and Children’s Services in responding to the needs of Parents with Mental Health issues and/or Substance Misuse, Their Children and Families PHAROS project (Barnardos) Steps to Cope

Projects/services Midwifery training Taking the Lid Off NSPCC awareness raising campaign

Baseline and monitoring data Gateway services Addiction Services Children's Services Planning + services such as: School counselling Youth service Sure start Youth justice