- While the focus of this strategy is on drugs, we recognise the importance of joined-up action on alcohol and drugs, and many areas of the strategy apply to both, particularly our resilience-based approach to preventing misuse and facilitating recovery.
- Public Health England will review the evidence and provide advice on the estimated number of children likely to be affected by the drug and/or alcohol use of their parents, and provide advice to national and local government on where action could have the greatest impact on improving children’s outcomes.
- We will also appoint a national Recovery Champion. This individual will report back on their role to: provide a national leadership role around key aspects of the recovery agenda that support sustained recovery.
Note: Alcohol Health Alliance UK, which campaigns to reduce alcohol harm, said there should be a dedicated alcohol strategy. ■