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From harm to hope: first annual report 2022 to 2023

This report sets out progress from the first year of the delivery of the drug strategy, from harm to hope.

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From harm to hope: first annual report 2022 to 2023

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The first annual report of the drug strategy sets out the progress from the first year of delivery, one year into the government’s 10 year plan.

This report outlines progress on national delivery following the first full year of funding associated with the strategy, including delivery against commitments and goals, the key issues and challenges, including delivery of the recommendations made by the government’s Independent Advisor Dame Carol Black in her 2021 Review of Drugs.

There are chapters looking at Combating Drugs Partnerships and the National Outcomes Framework. There is a commitment to support multi-agency delivery through setting out national expectations on local prioritisation, leadership and structures through the development of Combating Drugs Partnerships with Senior Responsible Owners - while the National Outcomes Framework offers a system level view of progress based on our collective goals to deliver meaningful and real change for individuals and communities.

The annual report also looks forward with a focus on action, impact and high-quality system reform.

Published 20 July 2023
Last updated 27 February 2024 + show all updates
  1. Updated the table 'Reduce drug-related crime' on page 35, correcting the baseline figure for Neighbourhood crime from 2.96m incidents (Apr 19-Mar 20) to 1.96m incidents (Apr 19-Mar 20) and added a correction slip.

  2. First published.