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Our journey began in May 2000 with the simple idea of providing a level of service to “exceed expectations”, this has seen us grow to be one of the leading specialist providers of managing alcohol and drug misuse in the workplace. Our vision has been to continually strive for excellence and raise the standards within our industry sector. We want to create the template for how things should be done and ultimately lead by example for others to follow. Our vision includes our people, we want our people to enjoy coming to work and take pride enhance our vision and continuously strive for excellence.
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in the services they provide. Therefore, we recruit, train and retain people who uphold and
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We believe an Alcohol and Drug Policy should be clear, concise and robust enough to withstand
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Policy Development a legal challenge, but be reasonable in its requirements. The policy should offer confidential drug dependency. The Policy we create with you, gives you and your managers a range of effective procedures to manage the issue of alcohol and drugs with confidence.
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and impartial help, and support any member of staff who seeks assistance for an alcohol or
Through our Policy Development Team, Hampton Knight can offer a legally defensible policy which complies with existing health and safety requirements and fulfils employment law and data protection obligations. and employment tribunals. If you already have a policy in place, we can review this for you to ensure it is fit for purpose.
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Our template policy has been used successfully by a number of our clients in disciplinary hearings
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Training and awareness is a crucial part of implementation. All of your people, regardless of their position or title in the company,
need
to
be
fully
aware
of
their
programme that will meet these needs and ensure that the policy is appointed positively and effectively. All managers and supervisors require effective training
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responsibilities. We can assist you in structuring a training
Using case studies, we will help your managers and supervisors understand their responsibilities.
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to provide them with the necessary information and tools to deal with alcohol and drug misuse in the workplace. They will need to have an understanding of
the documentation to use should they have to manage an employee who is in breach of the policy, and detail on how
The training will include relevant information on the
the testing and screening programme is used. Counselling
effects of alcohol and drugs, the risks to the workplace
and rehabilitation advice, including interview techniques,
and signs and symptoms to be aware of.
will also be discussed.
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your policy and how to use it sufficiently and fairly.
All attendees will be given a reference guide that includes
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Testing Products Alcohol Testing Our hand-held, Home Office type approved legally defensible breath-testing instrument giving fast accurate digital results with easy to read display. Simple to operate and fully automatic with evidential capabilities.
We offer Point-of-Care urinalysis 'no-step' screening kits, making the sample process combined with the process for confirmation analysis via our laboratory, the most robust method of onsite urine testing available. Our kits include a built-in temperature strip and adulteration strip to ensure sample integrity.
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Oral Fluid Testing We offer Point-of-Care oral fluid 'one-step' screening kit, making the sample process combined with the process for confirmation analysis via our laboratory, the most robust method of onsite oral fluid testing available.
The drugs detected cover: Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Cannabis, Cocaine, Ketamine, Methadone, Methamphetamine (inc Ecstasy), Opiates (inc heroin) and Propoxyphene and Alcohol
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Our products and services are fully validated and supported by research
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Our kits include an indicator to show when enough oral fluid has been collected.
24/7 Telephone Help Line Hampton Knight offers a 24/7 telephone helpline to all our contracted clients. This line is operated by specialists who are on hand to offer advice and guidance. This service is essential if you have a query
We know that incidents can happen at any time so we make sure we are available for you always.
relating to alcohol and drug testing or need an emergency test carried out onsite.
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24/7 Hotline
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Types of testing which we cover include:
Hampton Knight’s testing service can offer both scheduled and
and drug tested as part of the offer of employment. This is to
un-scheduled testing where one of our highly trained collection
help you identify and understand if you could be taking on a
technicians attends your workplace to carry out your testing
new employee with dependency needs.
requirements.
Pre-Employment - Prospective employees may be alcohol
For Cause - When an employee is suspected of being impaired by alcohol or drugs.
Our collection technicians have all passed the most
rigorous
recruitment and training programme in our industry to ensure they are trained and certified to administer alcohol and drug testing in an appropriate manner. Whether it is breath, urine, oral fluid or hair testing, each procedure will be carried out in compliance with the
Post Accident/Incident - Where an accident/incident has occurred and there is cause to believe that it may have been attributed to alcohol, drugs or other substance misuse/ abuse.
UK Chain-of- Custody Standard and European Workplace Drug
Random - The ultimate deterrent as employees may be
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tested at any time. A robust random testing programme will
your
onsite
facilities
are
not
suitable
for
legally
defensible testing, we can provide a clinic local to your site or attend your site with one of our mobile testing units.
help keep your workplace free from substance misuse. Assurance - Used as part of an ongoing help and support programme to aid and assist the employee in their recovery.
We offer a guaranteed two-hour response time across the UK, with over 90% reached within 90 minutes.
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If
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Where further ongoing sessions are agreed, these can be
support service for employees with an alcohol or
arranged for the employee with our support.
drug dependency. The health and wellbeing of your people is important to us, which is why we create
All assessments can be carried out onsite or at a local
programmes to help and support those with a
clinic and are treated with complete confidentiality.
substance dependency and not punish them. Should an employee require counselling, they would be initially assessed by one of our associate counsellors, who would then be able to recommend the most appropriate treatment programme based on their individual circumstances and needs.
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Hampton Knight Limited, Vantage House, Sandy Hill Business Park, Tamworth, Staffordshire B77 4DU
Tel: 01827 65999 Web: www.hamptonknight.co.uk