Guernsey Drug Concern given grants for drug programme

Ms Rear said the programme would have a number of positive impacts

A programme to support to Guernsey children and families affected by drug and alcohol abuse is to be launched after securing funding.

The Moving Parents and Children Together scheme will run for three years, providing support for families living with addiction.

It aims to reduce the risk of children becoming addicted in later life.

Drug Concern has received £105,000 from BBC Children In Need and £15,000 from FRM Charitable Trust.

The money will fund a three-year salaried post, with training and licence costs being paid for by the States of Guernsey Drug and Alcohol Strategy.

The programme has run successfully in the UK for the last six years.

Tracey Rear, Drug Concern manager, said she was delighted to have the opportunity to be involved in such a "forward thinking programme" and was optimistic about the positive impact it could achieve.

She said they planned to run about six programmes during the project and for each the group would need to raise a further £1,000 to fund the practical items involved in delivery.