Commissioners, providers and civil servants need to have frank and detailed conversations about cost pressures and sustainability across the full range of services Read Debra’s
Every one of these deaths is a tragedy – and we should be doing more as a society to prevent them. The Government should develop
In 2021, Dame Carol Black wrote that provision for substance use treatment and recovery in the community ‘urgently needs repair’. The same description could perhaps
We look forward to working with the review team and the Government on how to improve support for people who use substances, which will improve
The health and care system needs clear priorities and leadership, with long-term direction setting and funding commitments. Download our full consultation submission This week, Collective
Government statistics confirm that charities have delivered a swift, impressive impact by supporting people to overcome issues with alcohol and other drugs See the stats
My concern is that charities could be overlooked, but this Budget is just the start, and I look forward to seeing the Government work with
Drug and alcohol related deaths for women are increasing, as is the number of women who have their children removed due to drug and alcohol use. This is because we are working in a system that is failing women. We need strong leadership from the new Government to support the women’s agenda and help turn this around.
The impact of the cost of living crisis further emphasises the need for long term and sustainable funding for drug and alcohol treatment and recovery services.
Drug and alcohol treatment funding for 24/25 has been announced in sufficient time for planning next year’s services. However we are concerned that some areas
Collective Voice is the national charity working to improve England’s drug and alcohol treatment and recovery systems
