How alcohol and drug treatment and recovery commissioners and
providers can safeguard children affected by their parent or
carer's alcohol or drug use.
From: Department of Health and
Social Care
Published: 4 December 2018
Last updated: 1 October 2026 See all updates
Applies to England
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Safeguarding children affected
by their parent or carer's alcohol or drug use
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Safeguarding children affected
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Commissioners and providers of adult alcohol and drug treatment
and recovery should use this guidance to:
- understand the steps they should take to protect the welfare
of children affected by a parent's or carer's alcohol or drug use
- understand the implications and requirements of child
statutory and practice guidance for adult alcohol and drug
services
- improve joint working between social care and alcohol and
drug services
The guidance includes a self-assessment checklist to help local
partnerships:
- assess current policies and practices for safeguarding
children
- identify what they can do to improve performance in line with
guidance
- assess the roles and responsibilities of individuals and
organisations within their local partnerships
