Issue - meetings

Consideration has been given to recommending the Council to approve the Substance Misuse Strategy and Action Plans for 2017 to 2022.

RESOLVED -

That the Council be recommended to approve the Substance Misuse Strategy and Action Plans for 2017 to 2022.

The above decision has been made to reduce the harms caused by substance misuse and make Gateshead a safer and healthier place, where less alcohol and fewer   substances are consumed, and where:

·        professionals are confident and well-equipped to challenge behaviour and support change

·        recovery is visible bringing about enduring change to local communities

·        substances are no longer a driver of crime and disorder

·        the health inequalities between socio-economic groups are reduced

·        we all work in partnership to identify gaps and work to resolve these

·        an integrated and comprehensive approach to tackling harm is employed

·        possibilities of pooled budgets and joint commissioning a re-explored.