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flag Somerset secures £32M in funding to sustain vital drug and alcohol services through 2029.

flag Somerset Council has secured funding for the Somerset Drugs and Alcohol Service until 2029, ensuring support for about 5,000 people with alcohol dependency and 2,000 with drug dependency, including opiates and crack cocaine. flag The service, run by Turning Point since 2014, will receive up to £5.4 million annually, with the total contract potentially exceeding £32 million over three years. flag Despite a projected £73 million budget gap, the council committed to maintaining the program, citing its life-saving impact and benefits for public health and social care. flag Concerns were raised about rising ketamine use, particularly among youth and in areas like Glastonbury, prompting calls for expanded outreach. flag The funding enables long-term planning and collaboration across health, housing, and social services.

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