Purpose

This report seeks approval of the Wirral Drugs
Strategy which sets out a vision for uplifting communities and
enabling all people in Wirral to live healthier lives free from the
harmful impacts of drugs. There will be a focus on improving the
health of people who use drugs, and preventing the early deaths
that are seen too often. Prevention will be key, as will a vision
for a positive narrative for recovery, combatting the stigma
associated with drug use, and strengthening the voice of people
with lived experience.
 
The Wirral Drugs Strategy will contribute to
the Wirral Plan aims, in particular
promoting ‘Active and Healthy Lives’. Supporting
Wirral residents and communities to live healthier lives free from
the harmful impacts of drugs is aligned to the ambitions set out in
Wirral’s Health and Wellbeing Strategy and will contribute to
the reduction of health inequalities within the Borough.

Decision

Resolved –
that the Wirral Drugs Strategy 2023-2027 as set out as Appendix 1
to this report and further request the Director of Public Health be
approved and a report be submitted on an annual basis to enable the
Committee to monitor progress.