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It has now been two months since the UK entered lockdown. During this time drug and alcohol treatment and recovery services have faced incredible challenges and tackled crucial questions to

The systems we work in are large and complex, with lots of different organisations, each with their own approach, tools and priorities. Too often it can feel like we are

Every Thursday evening, we step outside and rightfully applaud our brilliant NHS workers. It is a show of genuine respect for people who are going above and beyond in these

Collective Voice will be doing everything it can over the coming weeks and months to support the sector at this challenging time. We know that you’re facing unprecedented pressures and

25/03/20 – Government issues guidance on public procurement 19/03/20 – Government published guidance on key workers – this includes drug and alcohol treatment services 17/03/20 – CQC suspends routine inspections

Collective Voice – Supporting you through the coronavirus pandemic Collective Voice – COVID-19 Guidance on parental key worker status Collective Voice – Template letter for services to use for key

General charity support Civil Society – Funding available to charities during the Covid-19 pandemic Frameworks Institute – Framing COVID-19 Mental Health Foundation – Looking after your mental health while working

General government guidance NHS England – Supporting CCGs to address vaccine inequalitiesPublic Health England – A guide to your Covid-19 vaccinationDCMS – Covid-19 Vaccine Comms Pack for Voluntary, Community and

Collective Voice has worked hard to support the sector at this challenging time. We will be updating this page when new relevant guidance emerges so please keep checking back. We

A new strategic vision The recent Conservative manifesto was light on detail around drug and alcohol treatment, however a subsequent addition was published laying out plans to tackle addiction. This