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We are trying to take a number of measures to remove the barriers that were mentioned when we consulted and visited various communities in urban and rural areas.
There will be provisions for family members to visit, and local authority colleagues such as mental health officers will be involved in supporting visits.
An issue that has been raised a couple of times on our visits—this is perhaps anecdotal—is that, in some areas, town centres have been overpedestrianised.
Really important work is being led by the recovery community in our prisons. I have visited a number of recovery cafes. We must be focused on addressing the needs of individuals.
Really important work is being led by the recovery community in our prisons. I have visited a number of recovery cafes. We must be focused on addressing the needs of individuals.
Really important work is being led by the recovery community in our prisons. I have visited a number of recovery cafes. We must be focused on addressing the needs of individuals.
It is not just those who are caught in the web of addiction who are suffering, but the families, friends and local communities who suffer the emotional fallout from addiction and the trauma of losing loved ones to addiction.