Report: Havering Combating Substance Misuse Strategy 2023-2028

Presented by: Dr Anthony Wakhisi, Public Health Principal

Members of the Health and Wellbeing Board

·        considered the presentation content,

·        commented and discussed the strategy document,

·        agreed that a final draft strategy that takes into account consultation responses be received by the Health and Wellbeing Board or the Chair for a final sign off onward submission for approval by the cabinet meeting in March 2024

Report: Havering Combating Substance Misuse Strategy 2023-2028

Presented by: Dr Anthony Wakhisi, Public Health Principal

A presentation was made on the final draft of the Havering substance misuse strategy.

The following are the key highlights:

The draft strategy was out for consultation between 18th September and 5th November 2023. Over this period we received feedback from 39 online participants, engaged with 2 service user groups and several stakeholders.

The final draft incorporating feedback from the consultation was presented on 11th December to CDP and endorsed for onward approval process.

A full report of the consultation and response is included as appendix to the strategy document. Also included is a an equality health impact assessment report.

Members of the Health and Wellbeing Board

·        considered the presentation content,

·        commented and discussed the strategy document,

·        agreed that a final draft strategy that takes into account consultation responses be received by the Health and Wellbeing Board or the Chair for a final sign off onward submission for approval by the cabinet meeting in March 2024