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Government launches consultation to help combat rising drug deaths from opioids, as part of record £3.4 billion in investment in drug and alcohol services.
Jess Asato appointed Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) adviser to reform NHS response as part of the government's mission to halve VAWG within a decade.
New 10-year plan to expand and improve the drug and alcohol workforce published.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Every local authority across England to be allocated additional funding to help combat drug and alcohol misuse.
Public consultation launched on first UK-wide guidelines for clinical treatment of harmful drinking and alcohol dependence.
Local authorities across England to receive funding to combat drug and alcohol misuse, with areas of highest need prioritised.
Increased alcohol consumption during the pandemic, particularly amongst heavy drinkers, is likely driving an unprecedented acceleration in alcoholic liver disease deaths.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Service, led by PHE London, was set up in partnership with the Greater London Authority, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, borough councils and the City of London Corporation.
Funding awarded to 6 projects to test models that improve access to health services for people with both mental ill health and drug and alcohol dependency needs.
Public Health England (PHE) is working to produce the first UK-wide clinical guidelines for alcohol treatment.
A review of Coventry City Council's statement of licensing policy (SLP) benefits from considering public health and health equality issues.
A whole-system reform of Children’s Services in Hertfordshire improved the quality of work with families as well as outcomes for children and their parents.
How joining up mental health, alcohol and drug misuse services in a Derby hospital provided better support for people with addiction and mental health problems.
How a service for young people in North Yorkshire works with other agencies to focus on all their emotional wellbeing, substance misuse and mental health needs.
Local authorities across the country will use £6 million funding to increase access to alcohol treatments, with a focus on helping parents and rough sleepers.
£10.5 million funding awarded to local projects to support adults and children impacted by alcohol.
Drink free days campaign marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month by encouraging women to take more drink free days to reduce their breast cancer risk
Two thirds of regular drinkers say that cutting down on their drinking is harder than improving diet or exercise.
Seven areas to take part in individual placement and support (IPS) trial for drugs or alcohol dependency in community treatment services.
The alcohol industry is updating the health information on its labels, to reflect the latest scientific evidence.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
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