We have recently completed substance misuse needs assessments for local authorities which included:
- Reviewing national and local policies for substance misuse provision
- Identifying the local prevalence of substance misuse conditions and quantifying proxy measures for the burden of drug and alcohol misuse
- Mapping existing substance misuse services
- Completing a literature review on primary prevention for substance misuse
Stakeholder engagement activities included:
- Facilitating a workshop with commissioners, service providers and service users
- Conducting semi-structured phone interviews with stakeholders
We made a number of recommendations around gaps in service provision and capacity, including recommendations for specific groups of service users.
