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Drug and Alcohol Treatment Update
14 May 2024
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the progress and future plans related to the UK's ten-year drug strategy From Harm to Hope, focusing on workforce development and expanding access to naloxone.
Action Requested
The government is publishing a strategic plan for the drug and alcohol treatment and recovery workforce and proceeding with legislative changes to expand access to take-home naloxone supplies without a prescription. These actions aim to improve training, recruitment, and retention of professionals in the sector and prevent opioid overdose deaths.
Key Facts
- The ten-year drug strategy includes an initial three-year investment of £532 million from 2022 to 2025.
- Over 170 medical, mental health, and other regulated professionals were recruited in the first year.
- The government is publishing a strategic plan developed by OHID and NHS England with sector engagement.
- The consultation on expanding access to naloxone received over 300 responses, with about 95% supporting the proposals.
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