Alcohol and drugs: partnership delivery framework - 2026
A framework to clarify the roles, responsibilities, lines of accountability, and best practices to ensure optimal partnership working on the formulation, planning, delivery, and reporting and evaluation of services for people affected by the use of alcohol and drugs.
Annex E: Commitments
Alcohol and Drug Partnership (ADP) Support Resourcing
The Scottish Government (SG) will support enhanced capacity and consistency across ADP chairs and officers, whilst protecting the autonomy and flexibility of local planning and decision-making.
Establishing a Single Point for Sign-Posting Key Information
The SG will investigate the feasibility of maintaining a single online directory of planning documents and reports, from national and local partners, to better facilitate improved public scrutiny of partners at all levels.
Enhanced National Guidance on Alcohol-Related and Drug Related Death Reviews
The SG commits to provide enhanced national guidance on the consistent and effective conduct of alcohol-related and drug-related deaths reviews. This work is currently being led by Public Health Scotland (PHS) and is being undertaken in parallel with efforts to enhance consistency in learning review practice across those disciplines falling under the remit and consideration of the National Public Protection Leadership Group (NPPLG).
ADP Support Communications and Engagement
The SG and COSLA commit to facilitating improved communication and engagement between ADPs as the local coordinating bodies for practical implementation of strategy and delivery, whilst protecting the autonomy and flexibility of local planning and decision-making.