Clare Eakets is the Clinical Services Manager at Turning Point’s Leicester City and Leicestershire & Rutland Substance Use Services. In 2021, Clare established a team of advanced practitioners which provides care co-ordination for clients with co-existing substance use and mental health needs, liaison with Leicestershire Partnerships NHS Trust mental health services, a specialised group work programme for this client group and advice and support for the wider community treatment team. She continues to oversee the day-to-day operational delivery and provides strategic leadership for this team which is funded by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland ICB. Clare has over 20 years’ experience working in frontline and management roles in drug and alcohol treatment services in the community and in prisons.