Scottish Government and COSLA unveil next phase of alcohol and drugs response
By Liz Wells 11 March 2026
A new plan to reduce deaths and harms caused by alcohol and drugs in Scotland has been published by the Scottish Government and COSLA.
UK Government offers grants for new technology to help combat drug and alcohol addiction
By Liz Wells 17 February 2026
Innovators across the UK are being offered £20m in grants to develop cutting‑edge medicines, medical technologies and digital tools to tackle drug and alcohol addiction.
Government plans to boost access to drug overdose medication
By Liz Wells 02 January 2026
The government has launched a 10-week consultation on its plans to expand access to the life-saving medication that reverses opioid overdoses.
The drugs laws don't work
By Liz Wells 23 June 2025
The Scottish Government is not ruling out any measure that could help halt the rising number of people dying through drug misuse
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circa £130,000 p.a.
Tameside, Greater Manchestercirca £130,000 p.a.
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Sefton (Metropolitan borough), Merseyside£99,453 (plus pay award pending)
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Strategic Director of Adult Social Care and Health
circa £130,000 p.a.
Tameside, Greater Manchestercirca £130,000 p.a.
Assistant Director – Adult Social Care & Health
£99,453 (plus pay award pending)
Sefton (Metropolitan borough), Merseyside£99,453 (plus pay award pending)
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