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<p>The Government is investing over £16 billion over the Spending Review period for
local authorities (LAs) to spend on public health. LAs are responsible for making
decisions on how to spend their local allocation but the public health grant conditions
make it clear that they must have regard for the need to improve the take up of, and
outcomes from, their drug and alcohol misuse treatment services.</p><p> </p><p>Public
Health England supports LAs to commission effective drug and alcohol prevention and
treatment services to meet the needs of their local population, and in working to
reduce drug related deaths. This includes guidance developed with drug service providers
with a focus on ensuring that women can access quality drug treatment and recovery
services and interventions. A copy of <em>Improving Clinical Responses to Drug-Related
Deaths: A summary of best practice and innovations from drug treatment providers</em>
is attached.</p>
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