Service Delivery

What is a DAG?
A DAG is a Locality Drug and Alcohol Group. Their aim is to prevent, reduce and effectively tackle the harm caused by drug and alcohol misuse in their area, through a multi-agency approach, in line with national strategies and in response to local need.

There are five DAGs for five district councils in Cambridgeshire: Cambridge City DAG, South Cambs DAG, East Cambs DAG, Huntingdonshire DAG and Fenland DAG.

Role of group: 

- Serve as a forum for representatives for the Community Safety Partnership (CSP) and DAAT to highlight strategic developments both nationally and locally that will impact upon drug and alcohol misuse. 

- Facilitate the implementation of the drug and alcohol harm reduction elements of the Updated National Drug Strategy 2002, the National Alcohol Harm Reduction Strategy 2004 and the latest District Community Safety Strategy. 

- To monitor and oversee drug and alcohol targets within the District Community Safety Strategy.

- To input into the Strategic Assessments in relation to drug and alcohol issues. 

- Highlight the trends in drug and alcohol use in the district and submit recommendations for intervention. Highlight initiatives to address drug and alcohol related harms within district, in response to identified need. 

- Act as an expert reference point for partnership agencies that address crime and disorder related to drug and alcohol use. 

- Serve as a forum for members to highlight developments in their work, and promote the dissemination of good practice. 

How the group operates: 

• The DAGs is co-ordinated by Cambridgeshire DAAT, who are responsible for:

  • Organising meetings of the group
  • Maintaining a membership list with contact details.
  • Disseminating information to members, including minutes and agendas.
  • Assisting the development, and monitoring the progress, of projects supported by DAG and/or by CSP funding.
  • Submit reports and other information to CSP and DAAT as standing agenda item.
  • The Chair is a member of the CSP.
  • The DAG meets every quarter
  • Provide updates to the Local Strategic Partnership on issues and progress.

Proposed Membership:

Chair: member of District CSP and resultant member of DAAT

DAAT Co-ordinator

DAAT Information Officer

District Council Community Safety Manager

Single Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Manager (if relevant)

Police Sector Inspector

Drug Treatment Agency representative

Alcohol Treatment Agency representative

District Council Environmental Services

District Council Housing Representative

Youth Service Locality Manager

Relevant Voluntary Organisations