House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Drug, Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Grant
31 March 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care
Proposed by Ashley Dalton Lab West Lancashire
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At a glance
Key points
- The Government is providing 310 million in grants directly to councils in England to support drug and alcohol treatment and recovery.
- The funding aims to improve outcomes for individuals needing treatment, reduce crime and reoffending, and assist those sleeping rough with substance misuse issues.
- The allocations are part of the Plan for Change and contribute to the Safer Streets Mission and Opportunity Mission.
Issue summary
The statement addresses the publication of targeted drug and alcohol treatment and recovery grant funding for local authorities in England.
Action requested
The Government is providing £310 million directly to councils to support their work on improving outcomes for individuals requiring treatment and recovery assistance, reducing crime and reoffending, and supporting those sleeping rough with substance misuse issues. The allocations are part of the Plan for Change and contribute to the Safer Streets Mission and Opportunity Mission.
Key facts
- Drug and alcohol addiction costs billions of pounds in health and criminal justice expenditure.
- £310 million is allocated directly to councils for drug and alcohol treatment and recovery services in 2025/26.
- The funding contributes to the Safer Streets Mission by reducing crime and reoffending.
- It supports the Opportunity Mission by increasing early intervention for children and young people's substance issues.