The key elements of local transformation in adopting the Blue Light approach are:
- Building strategic ownership of the need to tackle the client group
- Training of specialist and non-alcohol specialist staff in the Blue Light approach
- Developing a multi-agency operational group to ensure a joint identification and ownership of the highest impact clients
- Developing assertive outreach approaches by designing and evaluating services
- Improving the response of local alcohol services through staff training and pathway development
Blue Light develops responses that require minimal investment by:
- Using existing resources more effectively
- Bringing organisations together and refocusing what they do
- Building bridges with partners including police, housing and social care
