# Event Details - **Event Name**: Alcohol and the Older Person - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 am – Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm - **Event Description**: Training designed for professionals to identify and respond to alcohol-related harm in older adults. Provided by Alcohol Change UK.About this EventProvided by Norfolk County Council in collaboration with Change Grow Live Norfolk.The training will be delivered by Alcohol Change UK.Face to face session - no virtual alternative.Location: Kingsgate Community Church, Great Yarmouth, NR31 0LETime: Arrival 09:15, Training 09:30 - 12:00Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available at breaks. As this is a free event, we are unfortunately unable to provide lunch. There is a cafeteria on-site for small lunch items and snacks.Ample parking available on site.Course AimsThis brand new and exciting training session has been designed specifically for those working with older people. Provided by Alcohol Change UK, this half-day course will equip staff with the knowledge, tools and confidence to identify and respond to alcohol-related harm in older adults through effective screening, brief intervention and appropriate care planning.Learning ObjectivesBy the end of this course, participants will be able to:Understand alcohol units, guidelines, and how to apply them in conversations with older drinkersUse and interpret validated alcohol screening tools appropriate to older peopleDeliver brief interventions and communicate advice effectively Recognise key motivators for drinking in later life and the wider context of alcohol use in older adults Identify physical, psychological and social consequences of alcohol use in this age groupAssess patters of drinking and related risks Identify and refer to appropriate local support or treatment servicesConstruct care plans for older adults who may not engage with traditional treatment routesTerms and conditions-- Please only book a place if you are certain you can attend. Places are limited and absences impact on others that could benefit from this training.-- When you have booked via Event Brite, we will also ask you to confirm your space by email a week before the event. This is to ensure that you can cancel in good time should you need to.-- Booking your place confirms you have approved this with your Line Manager.-- We do not accept bulk bookings or booking on someone else's behalf. If you think someone on your team would like to book, please send them the Event Brite link so they can book their own place in their own name.-- Please fill out the order form in full. You may risk losing your space if the form is not completed.-- If you book a place and do not attend without informing us or your cancellation, this may incurr a fee of £100 for your organisation. Please cancel in good time.-- We reserve the right to fine your organisation £100 for last minute cancellations.-- If you do need to cancel, please do so in good time by emailing katie.docwra@cgl.org.uk and cancel your place via Eventbrite as soon as possible so that others may have the opportunity to attend.-- Photos may be taken at the event and a list of all the professional attendees, their organisations and email addresses may be emailed to all after the event for their own purposes. Please inform your trainer on the day if you do not wish to be added. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/great-yarmouth/alcohol-and-the-older-person/100001688568847879 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Great Yarmouth - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Kingsgate Community Church - **lat**: 52.5927778 - **long**: 1.7211111 - **full address**: Kingsgate Community Church, 30 Queen Anne's Road, Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Alcohol and the Older Person - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/1ed8e79e9d6a0678943b7e09ff8dc52dd2723ec8acfc8b3710653dcb48bc3382-rimg-w1200-h600-dc632673-gmir.jpg?v=1761334552 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Alcohol and the Older Person being held? - **A:** Alcohol and the Older Person takes place on Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 am to Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Kingsgate Community Church, 30 Queen Anne's Road, Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Alcohol and the Older Person? - **A:** Alcohol and the Older Person is organized by Change Grow Live Norfolk. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Alcohol and the Older Person is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Great Yarmouth, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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