Alcohol and Drug Services delivery support 2025-2026: letter to Alcohol and Drug Partnerships
Funding letter issued to Alcohol and Drug Partnerships (ADPs) in financial year 2025-2026 providing information about funding allocation, Programme for Government funding and Ministerial priorities.
Appendix 1: National Mission Outcomes framework
Cross- Cutting Priorities
- Lived Experience at the Heart
- Equalities and Human Rights
- Tackle Stigma
- Surveillance and Data Informed
- Resilient and Skilled Workforce
- Psychologically Informed
Reduce Deaths and Improve Lives
01 Fewer people develop problem drug use
a) Young people receive evidence based, effective holistic interventions to prevent problem drug use
b) People have early access to support for emerging problem drug use
c) Supply of harmful drugs is reduced
02 Risk is reduced for people who take harmful drugs
a) Overdoses are prevented from becoming fatal
b) All people are offered evidence based harm reduction and advice
03 People at most risk have access to treatment and recovery
a) People at high risk are proactively identified and offered support
b) Effective pathways between justice and community services are established
c) Effective Near-Fatal Overdose Pathways are established across Scotland
04 People receive high quality treatment and recovery services
a) People are supported to make informed decisions about treatment options
b) Residential rehabilitation is available for all those who will benefit
c) People are supported to remain in treatment for as long as requested
d) People have the option to start medication- assisted treatment from the same day of presentation
e) People have access to high standard, evidence based, compassionate and quality assured treatment options
05 Quality of life is improved by addressing multiple disadvantages
a) All needs are addressed through joined up, person centred services
b) Wider health and social care needs are addressed through informed, compassionate services
c) Advocacy is available to empower individuals
06 Children, families and communities affected by substance use are supported
a) Family members are empowered to support their loved one’s recovery
b) Family members are supported to achieve their own recovery
c) Communities are resilient and supportive