Help save our vital Drug and Alcohol Services
- Thursday 30 January 2025
The UK government has recently increased employer National Insurance contributions, adding an estimated £1.4 billion in costs for charities and not-for-profit organisations.
For drug and alcohol services, this is a devastating blow to an already underfunded sector that supports some of the most vulnerable people in our society. To make matters worse, the government’s extra funding for drug and alcohol treatment services is set to end in April 2025, with no commitment to continue.
Without this support, countless services risk closure, resulting in job losses and leaving those in need of help without the care they rely on. This will not only harm vulnerable individuals but also damage the communities these services protect and serve.
A campaign has been launched calling on the UK government to:
- Exempt drug and alcohol charities from the National Insurance increase to ensure their financial stability and ability to support communities.
- Guarantee future funding for drug and alcohol services beyond April 2025, providing the certainty needed to save jobs and maintain essential care.
Find more information and sign the Action Network petition and let’s protect these vital services together.