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This report provides background information on reforms within His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) and work at a GM level to meet the objectives of the National Drug Strategy which include the proposals set out in this paper for the local authority to receive additional funding from HMPPS and GMCA to ensure continuation of the Dependency and Recovery service aimed at residents under the supervision of the probation service, to ensure they have access to appropriate treatment and support for substance misuse issues. This report outlines the progress already made and describes the arrangements and approach proposed over the coming years which will involve the local authority receiving this additional funding and varying in to our existing contract with our substance misuse treatment provider, to ensure this support continues to be offered to Tameside residents. The values are £88,047 for 2023/24 and indicative amounts of £95,287 for 2024/25 and £95,755 for 2025/26.

The Council proposes to commission our existing specialist substance misuse service provider, CGL Services My Recovery Tameside to deliver the Dependency and Recovery services funded by the HMPPS and GMCA. This will be for the duration of the existing contract between Tameside MBC and CGL Services (up to 31 August 2025). The substance misuse commissioners in the Population Health Team are working collaboratively with the management team from CGL to develop a continued robust delivery plan that meets local needs.