Provision of the Change Grow Live (CGL) St Luke's Adult Substance Use Service
Barking and Dagenham Council recently approved a £2.7 million investment to enhance adult substance use services, including the CGL St Luke's service.
Barking and Dagenham Council's Cabinet approved a £2.7 million investment for enhanced youth and adult substance use services in October 2026. This funding aims to ensure the continuation and expansion of vital support for residents, addressing issues linked to substance misuse, such as domestic violence and mental health problems.
The funding for these services, including the Change Grow Live (CGL) St Luke's Adult Substance Use Service which Barking and Dagenham Council contracts directly, is primarily sourced from the Department of Health and Social Care.
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