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Written evidence submitted by Change Grow Live

Change Grow Live is the UK’s largest provider of treatment services for people who want to change the way they use drugs or alcohol. We work with adults, young people and families with children. Over 200,000 people come to us for support each year. Most of the people we work with are also affected by social and economic deprivation, trauma and abuse, homelessness or unemployment. 

Most of our funding comes from councils and local authorities who commission us to provide drug and alcohol services. With over 200 services, we are the largest provider of drug and alcohol services in the UK.

Our services are delivered in local communities by integrated multidisciplinary teams of doctors, nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, community pharmacies, recovery coordinators, recovery champions, peer mentors and volunteers.

We combine medical, psychological and social work interventions to engage people in lifestyle and behavioural changes that increase their independence and self-determination.

We use data and research to ensure that our treatment is safe and effective, and we share our insights so that everyone can benefit.

We would like to submit the following top line comments on current and future delivery of alcohol services to be taken into consideration by the Public Affairs Committee Inquiry and would welcome the opportunity for any further discussions:

February 2023