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<p>Local authorities are responsible for assessing local needs and commissioning alcohol
services to meet these needs, including during the COVID-19 pandemic. Public Health
England supports local authorities in this work by providing advice, guidance and
data.</p><p>In support of COVID-19, NHS England and NHS Improvement have published
a specialty guide for alcohol dependence to support clinicians in acute and mental
health trusts treating patients with alcohol dependence. Additionally, a national
alcohol clinical expert network has been established to provide advice and support.</p>
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