SubstanceMisuse

Barnet Council adds £3.5 million to fund drug and alcohol services

Barnet Council approved an extra £3.5 million for substance‑misuse services at its October 12 cabinet meeting. The funding, sourced from the Department of Health and Social Care via OHID, will run from 2026/27 to 2028/29 and will be delivered through an enhanced contract with charity Change Grow Live, extending support for rough sleepers, women, young people and others.