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Key outcomes

Âé¶¹¸ßÇå Public Health delivers a range of programmes in response to this strategy. Our primary role is to commission Âé¶¹¸ßÇå appropriate to the needs of local communities, monitor and report on performance and communicate plans, activities and performance to stakeholders.

We commission a range of Âé¶¹¸ßÇå across the Âé¶¹¸ßÇå area, aimed at supporting problem drug and alcohol users.

These include:

  • shared care for substance misuse (GP prescribing)
  • community drug and alcohol treatment teams and other specialist treatment provision
  • blood borne virus service
  • detoxification and rehabilitation (including in-patient Âé¶¹¸ßÇå)
  • structured day care
  • specialist and community needle exchange and pharmacy provision
  • outreach work with homeless and vulnerable groups
  • young people’s Âé¶¹¸ßÇå

A variety of support and follow on Âé¶¹¸ßÇå are also available including:

  • tenancy support
  • education and employment Âé¶¹¸ßÇå to back up treatment and sustain recovery
  • aftercare support
  • relapse prevention
  • training opportunities
  • volunteer opportunities


Over the last few years, substantial developments have been made through the Drug Interventions Programme. The programme provides clear pathways through drug treatment and other Âé¶¹¸ßÇå for those with offending and drug related problems. There has also been increased investment in the expansion of Âé¶¹¸ßÇå within the primary care sector, aiming to improve involvement of users and carers in service development. Most Âé¶¹¸ßÇå deal with mainly Class A drug users but some offer Âé¶¹¸ßÇå for problematic use of other substances including cannabis and alcohol.