More About BADSUF

To engage with drug and alcohol Service Users by offering independent information, support and advocacy, ensuring maximum effectiveness of treatment provision.

Through our telephone helpline, we are able to give up to date, comprehensive information on the various ways in which treatment services can be accessed in Bournemouth.

BADSUF regularly visits service providers, and hosts an annual open day to promote constructive discussion between Service Users, Providers and Commissioners.

BADSUF represents Service User views on a range of various committees, including the Drug and Alcohol Action Team, the Drug and Alcohol Reference Group (for Treatment) and the Joint Commissioning Group. All these committees have an effect on the delivery of Drug and Alcohol services within Bournemouth.

BADSUF provides an Independent Advocacy service to assist Service Users who encounter difficulties relating to their treatment. 

BADSUF is also represented at regional level through the South West User Forum, and has also acted as a representative of the South West User Forum at National level.

BADSUF is managed in accordance with the model constitution produced by the Charities Commission.

Committee members are elected at the Annual General Meeting. These members, including ex Service Users, bring a wide range of skills to the Forum.

Currently BADSUF has 4 paid members of staff, and at present 2 active volunteers who help with day-to-day administration and where appropriate attend various meetings.

All BADSUF staff and facilities are currently funded via the Bournemouth Drug and Alcohol Action Team and The Big Lottery Fund.