One of the key challenges for local commissioners is developing a range of alcohol services for those who have problems with alcohol or who are at risk of developing problems.
The report finds that there was a 24% increase in the number of dependent drinkers between 2000 and 2007, with the current figure now standing at 1.6 million dependent drinkers in England.
Key questions to consider when developing services are:
- How should demand be assessed and services planned?
- What is the best model for local services?
- Which care pathways should commissioners prioritise?
- How should vulnerable groups be supported?
- How do we measure success?
This paper sets out Alcohol Concern's views on these questions, based upon our experience over 10 years of providing consultancy and training to regional bodies, PCTs and local authorities. The primary audience for the report is alcohol treatment commissioners, but we also want to offer a vision of treatment to service managers and others involved in service planning and provision.
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