The word ‘expert’ comes from the Latin expertus; known by
experience.
Today, it is defined as a person with a high degree of skill in
or knowledge of a certain subject.
Our Expert Groups
Our two permanent expert groups aim
to bring together experience and opinions from both sides of the
treatment system. Those receiving treatment are represented by the
Service user expert group. Those working in substance misuse
services in Kent contribute to the Service Provider expert
group.
These two groups ensure that our
Operations team are able to make informed decisions on current
issues and the shape of future services.
Service User Expert Group
KDAAT’s Service User
Expert Group meets on a monthly basis in Maidstone and is chaired
by Sally Duncan, Service User, Carer and Workforce Development
Officer.
Membership to the group is by
nomination or invitation in order to maintain an even balance of
service users from across Kent and the different service
providers.
KDAAT staff are present and consult
the group on different aspects of our work and external
organisations, such as job centre plus often join the group to
discuss areas of their operations.
The group acts an a reference
panel, provides independent view and feedback on local substance
misuse issues.
Service Provider Expert Group
All of KDAAT service providers
participate in this group. It consults on the development of
services, discusses new professional development, service
delivery.
The group meets quarterly months in
Maidstone.