Alcohol and Substance Misuse Policy 2026-2029

Purpose

The purpose of the policy is to provide information on alcohol and substance misuse and how to manage it in the workplace. The Council has a duty of care to ensure that employees are aware of the risks of working under the influence of alcohol and substance misuse and that they need to refrain from doing so. It is therefore a key consideration for the Council, in terms of employee health and safety, sickness absence management, morale of employees and employee relations that alcohol and substance misuse in the workplace is managed effectively. This policy will assist Managers / Supervisors to recognise that alcohol and substance misuse can seriously impair an employees’ ability to contribute fully to the needs of the Council and will aid in the recognition and management of alcohol and substance misuse in the workplace.