Every one of these deaths is a tragedy – and we should be doing more as a society to prevent them. ONS 2024 data on
The Government has set out admirable ideas and principles in the 10-year health plan and the response to the Independent Sentencing Review, as well as
The report provides an excellent overview of the current drug prevention landscape in the UK. It’s comprehensive, evidence-led, and crucially draws operational insights from those currently delivering prevention activities.
There’s lots to welcome for our field, but the Government should approach some recommendations with caution. It would be a mistake to develop solutions today
The Government is asking local areas to develop local preparedness plans and submit them for it to review. We can reasonably ask: what is in
Substance use treatment works to reduce harm and help people turn their lives around, delivering a good return on investment for public services and communities
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
Collective Voice is the national charity working to improve England’s drug and alcohol treatment and recovery systems
