UK Government offers grants for new technology to help combat drug and alcohol addiction

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.

Programme to tackle obesity through pharmacies and community access

By Liz Wells 12 August 2025

NHS patients living with obesity could get cutting-edge help to improve their health, thanks to a new programme backed by up to £85m from the government and pharmaceutical company Lilly.

Innovate UK funds immersive digital mental health solutions

By Liz Wells 28 August 2024

Innovate UK is funding for 24 projects developing immersive digital mental health therapeutics.

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frederica-diamanta

Appointeeship Officer

Band E SCP 18-25 (£31,537 - £36,363 per annum)

Sandwell, West MidlandsBand E SCP 18-25 (£31,537 - £36,363 per annum)

RECRUITER: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Care Provider Quality & Safety Pharmacist

Band I (£55,609 to £59,025, pro rata)

Sandwell, West MidlandsBand I (£55,609 to £59,025, pro rata)

RECRUITER: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Programme Manager

£64,582-£70,591 (Coventry & York), £69,204-£75,222 (London)

Hybrid working – allocated to offices in Coventry, York or London£64,582-£70,591 (Coventry & York), £69,204-£75,222 (London)

RECRUITER: Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman

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