Barnet Council drug and alcohol services enhancement
Barnet Council has allocated £3.5 million to enhance drug and alcohol services, focusing on prevention, treatment, and recovery support.
Barnet Council has allocated an additional £3.5 million to enhance its drug and alcohol services, focusing on prevention, treatment, and recovery support for vulnerable residents. Announced in October 2026, this funding will be incorporated into the existing contract with substance misuse provider Change, Grow, Live Services Limited (CGL) to extend their work across the borough.
The investment aims to address the emergence of new synthetic opioids, increase education and prevention services for young people, and support complex long-term recovery efforts. Councillor Alison Moore, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health, confirmed the funding comes from the ring-fenced Public Health Grant.
Key facts
- Barnet Council announced a £3.5 million boost for its drug and alcohol services in October 2026. Source
- The funding will be incorporated into the existing contract with Change, Grow, Live Services Limited (CGL). Source
- The investment aims to address new synthetic opioids and increase youth prevention services. Source
- The funding is allocated from the ring-fenced Public Health Grant. Source
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