No evidence-based drug policy
Failure to mandate that independent evaluation findings deterministically guide the future of safe drug consumption facilities.
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Where this theme appears
No evidence-based drug policy has been flagged across 7 independent accountability sources:
24 PFD reports
29 committee recs
1 IOPC rec
2 NAO recs
1 IMB rec
1 Article 2 learning point
1 LGO/SPSO decision
When the same issue appears across inquiries, coroner reports, and regulators independently, it indicates a recurring issue across the public record.
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PFD Reports (24)
Bradley Cockel
Concerns: The drug involved, and several of its chemical compounds, were not fully controlled by legislation, leading to regulatory gaps and potential public health risks.
Overdue
Matthew Flatman
Concerns: The slow process of proscribing the "legal high" MDAI/Gogaine poses a fatal risk, particularly to users with cardiac problems, requiring accelerated action.
Overdue
Anthony Garrett
Concerns: Readily available and misused synthetic cannabinoids, despite warnings, are dangerous and caused a fatal cardiac event. Concerns were raised about their legal status and control.
Overdue
Howard Jeffers
Concerns: The inability to accurately analyze and detect novel psychoactive substances (NPS) through toxicological testing poses an ongoing risk of future deaths.
Response (Howard Jeffers): Imperial College London's Toxicology Unit acknowledges the difficulties in accurately analyzing and detecting NPSs due to their changing nature, lack of standards and pharmacological data, and states that no action …
Response (Howard Jeffers Response3): Alere Forensics describes its ongoing efforts to improve the analysis and detection of new psychoactive substances (NPS), including developing novel screening techniques, working with universities to obtain reference materials, and …
Response (Howard Jeffers Response2): The Psychopharmacology, Drug Misuse and Novel Psychoactive Substances Research Unit at the University of Hertfordshire is engaged in research to identify NPS and provide updated clinical guidelines, including using computational …
Responded
Bethany Shipsey
Concerns: The highly toxic and antidote-less drug DNP is readily available online and popular as a 'diet drug.' There is a lack of legislation making its possession or supply illegal.
Response (Department of Health): The Department of Health acknowledges concerns about DNP and highlights existing actions including FSA's '#dnpkills' campaign, monitoring by the National Poisons Information Service, and warnings issued to GPs and emergency …
Responded
Mohammed Ahmed
Concerns: Combined use of Olanzapine and Spice caused a fatal allergic reaction, yet Olanzapine continued to be prescribed. Clinicians may lack national awareness of serious drug interactions and side effects with Olanzapine.
Response (Department of Health): The Department of Health acknowledges the concerns but states that the MHRA considers current warnings for olanzapine to be adequate and will keep the issue under scrutiny. NHS England will …
Overdue
Alexander Boamah
Concerns: A lack of process for clinicians to alert DWP about vulnerable individuals receiving large funds, particularly those without capacity, puts them at high risk of illicit substance misuse.
Response (Department for Work and Pensions): The DWP is currently reviewing its safeguarding policy and guidance with the aim of strengthening existing procedures. The review will consider communication channels between the Department and treating clinicians and …
Responded
Marc Cole
Concerns: There is insufficient independent data and understanding regarding the lethality and incremental risks of multiple Taser activations, potentially leading to deficient police training and unsafe use.
Response (the College of Policing Redcated): The College of Policing explains its role and details existing guidance and learning material addressing the risks associated with Taser use, particularly multiple activations, and highlights the role of SACMILL …
Response (Home Office): The Home Office acknowledges the concerns about Taser use and refers to existing policy, guidance, training, and scrutiny mechanisms. It states satisfaction that current measures are adequate but acknowledges every …
Responded
Samuel Morgan
Concerns: Patient information leaflets for SSRIs lack immediate, high-impact warnings, such as a "Black Box Warning," to clearly highlight the increased risk of suicidal thinking in young adults.
Response (Dept. of Health and Social Care): The Department of Health and Social Care acknowledges concerns about the presentation of risks associated with citalopram and lack of a follow-up appointment, but does not commit to specific changes …
Response (Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency): The MHRA acknowledges the concerns, highlights existing warnings about suicide risk with SSRIs, and states that the information has been used to generate a Yellow Card report for continuous monitoring, …
Responded
James Lacey
Concerns: Harmful substances are easily purchased with less rigorous control than 'regulated poisons,' lacking restrictions like licensing and record-keeping, posing a risk of misuse.
Overdue
Kayleigh Burns
Concerns: The report raises the issue of whether the present legal framework concerning Nitrous Oxide should be reviewed, in light of this death, having regard to the seemingly increasing use of Nitrous Oxide particularly by young persons.
Overdue
Chester Mossop
Concerns: The report expresses concern that bath seats may give parents a false sense of security and that parents/carers may not be provided with advice about the safe use of bath seats.
Response (OPSS): OPSS will assess the safety and compliance of similar baby bath seat models and work with the Baby Products Association to reinforce requirements for safe use instructions and clear safety …
Response (NHS England): NHS England will update its ‘Washing and bathing your baby’ website page with guidance on the use of bath seats, highlighting that they are not recommended by RoSPA or the …
Responded
Raymond Lee
Concerns: Limited national guidance and evidence exist for treating oesophageal strictures, particularly regarding the optimal number of dilatations versus stenting and associated perforation risks.
Response (NHS England): NHS England acknowledges the need for better guidance on managing oesophageal stenting and will work with AUGIS and NICE to develop national, evidence-based advice. The Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance will …
Response (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence): NICE acknowledges the concerns about oesophageal strictures and limited guidance and will log the report and consider further the concerns regarding contraindications for stenting.
Responded
Victoria Storey
Concerns: A highly potent, illicitly traded synthetic opiate with high fatal overdose risk is not yet controlled as a Class A, Schedule 1 drug, despite official advice for its urgent inclusion.
Response (Home Office): The government accepted ACMD recommendations to control synthetic opioids, including , under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and intends to bring forward this legislation by the end of the …
Overdue
Frances Newbury
Concerns: Paramedics failed to administer Naloxone despite a patient's reported illicit drug use and clear physical signs. This highlights a missed opportunity for potentially life-saving intervention in opiate overdose cases.
Response (London Ambulance Service): The London Ambulance Service conducted a clinical review, stating that naloxone was not mandated in this instance. They highlight existing support for naloxone administration and offer to discuss ongoing work …
Responded
Glenn Lockwood
Concerns: Insufficient monitoring for Pregabalin abuse in a patient with a known drug abuse history was identified, and the review of record-keeping and prescribing issues for the drug was found to be inadequate.
Response (ClydeCo): The response provides a summary of the inquest findings, including the deceased's medical history and the coroner's conclusion of a drug-related death. It notes that a report will be issued …
Response (The Limehouse Practice): The Limehouse Practice will conduct SEA training for prescribers, review prescribing for patients at risk of dependence, document medication changes, and provide refresher training on EMIS prescribing function. They have …
Responded
Sienna Barber
Concerns: Lack of national guidance for diagnosing and treating Group A Streptococcus, particularly for high-risk groups like children under 5, and the absence of rapid antigen testing for under 5s, creates diagnostic delays.
Response (Nation Institute for Health and Care Excellence): NICE acknowledges the concerns but states that existing guidelines on fever, sepsis, and sore throat should be considered. They highlight that a specific guideline on Group A streptococcus has not …
Response (Manchester University Foundation Trust): MFT expresses concern for better clinician awareness of GAS and its management, and has liaised with relevant bodies to raise their concerns. They recommend the development of comprehensive, nationwide guidance …
Response (Department of Health and Social Care): The Department of Health and Social Care highlights NHS England's interim clinical guidance on Group A Streptococcus and a public campaign to inform parents about symptoms. They also mention plans …
Response (Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health): The RCPCH has shared information and suggestions for local improvement from the report with its paediatric members via its patient safety portal and will share the information for discussion with …
Responded
Sean Crawford
Concerns: There is a critical lack of specific medical and official guidance regarding the fatal risks associated with combining clozapine with alcohol.
Response (BNF): BNF plans to review wording on sedation risks in drug interaction information, to highlight risks of concurrent use of sedating drugs. They have also added pharmacodynamic interaction tables to online …
Response (Medicine and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency): The MHRA will conduct a further assessment of the information provided within the clozapine product information regarding drug-drug interactions, including information for healthcare professionals, patients, families, and carers, as part …
Response (Department of Health and Social Care): The DHSC acknowledges the concerns and notes that the MHRA will conduct a further assessment of the information provided within the clozapine product information. They have shared the report with …
Responded
Louise Jones
Concerns: The GP practice lacked a treatment strategy and policies for long-term opioid prescriptions, including warning flags for addiction risk and guidance on co-prescribing opioids with benzodiazepines.
Response (Petroc Group): The practice has developed a comprehensive practice policy for opioid prescribing. They plan to disseminate the new policy to all staff, discuss it at a practice-wide meeting, and review patients …
Responded
James Boland
Concerns: Ketamine's Class B classification falsely portrays it as safer than Class A drugs, encouraging illicit use despite causing severe, life-changing health problems like urological and liver damage.
Response (The Home Office): The Home Office acknowledges concerns about ketamine's classification and will commission the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) to conduct an updated harms assessment of ketamine.
Responded
Hannah Aitken
Concerns: The increasing use of for self-harm is not centrally monitored, and current legislation fails to control the import and availability of substances used for poisoning, despite known risks.
Response (Department of Health and Social Care): DHSC is working with the Home Office and other stakeholders to consider potential regulation of a concerning substance. They are also working with the National Police Chiefs’ Council to bring …
Response (Home Office): The Home Office is working with the Department for Health and Social Care to consider the potential benefits and proportionality of further regulation regarding the substance in question. Border Force …
Responded
Edward Barnard
Concerns: A vulnerable young adult illicitly obtained an animal-licensed substance for suicide, highlighting an emerging risk. Licensing bodies and veterinary societies must examine preventive measures to curb access and prevent future deaths.
Response (Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons): The RCVS will consider adding a requirement for practices to have individualised suicide prevention plans, review legislative requirements for schedule 2 CDs, review guidance on returning CDs when off duty, …
Overdue
Joshua Leatham-Prosser
Concerns: Ketamine is easily accessible, perceived as less harmful by teenagers, and its highly addictive nature causes severe, irreversible bladder damage (ketamine cystitis), trapping users in a cycle of dependence.
Response (Home Office): The Home Office acknowledges the concerns about ketamine's classification and potential harm, notes that it will continue to work with partners to discourage misuse and alert people about the dangers …
Responded
Stella LeClaire
Concerns: The rising number of deaths from a substance sold for suicide raises concerns, emphasizing the need for routine toxicological analysis to improve evidence for potential prosecutions against suppliers.
Responded
Committee Recommendations (29)
#19 — Demonstrate an evidence-based approach and consider The Thistle's independent evaluation for policymaking.
Recommendation: The UK Government must demonstrate that it has an evidence-based approach to policy making and will consider the independent evaluation of The Thistle. Any intervention found to be effective at saving lives and reducing harm should not be dismissed. (Recommendation, …
Gov response: Response: The Government is committed to an evidence-based approach towards drug policy within the law, ensuring we are following the evidence and taking account of any relevant considerations when providing measures to tackle substance misuse. …
Not Addressed
#18 — Require UK Government to seriously consider evaluation of The Thistle and merits of SDCFs.
Recommendation: The Minister has stated that the UK Government will consider the evidence emerging from the pilot. However, it was clear from the Minister’s evidence that the Home Office will not make legislative changes, even if the evaluation finds that the …
Gov response: Response: The Government is committed to an evidence-based approach towards drug policy within the law, ensuring we are following the evidence and taking account of any relevant considerations when providing measures to tackle substance misuse. …
Not Addressed
#2 — Mandate independent evaluation findings determine future of The Thistle safe drug consumption facility.
Recommendation: We recognise that the opening of The Thistle on a pilot-basis presents an opportunity to test the effectiveness of SDCFs in Glasgow’s unique context. We believe the evidence provided by the independent evaluation panel should be determinative in discussions about …
Gov response: It is possible for drug checking services to obtain a Home Office licence, and the Home Office keeps an open dialogue with any potential applicants who wish to apply for a licence to ensure the …
Under Consideration
#1 — Adopt a balanced, evidence-based approach to tackling problem drug use.
Recommendation: We call on both Governments to adopt a balanced, evidence-based approach to problem drug use. (Conclusion, Paragraph 35)
Gov response: Under section 9A of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 it is unlawful to supply articles which may be used for the administration of a controlled drug. The provision of tourniquets and other such equipment …
Not Accepted
#4 — Review the application of Neither Confirm Nor Deny in all legacy related cases
Recommendation: The Government should review, in consultation with MI5 and the PSNI, the application of NCND in all legacy related cases, considering specifically the principles outlined in this Report. (Recommendation, Paragraph 21) 11
No Published Response
#10 — Revise fuel poverty definition to include homes meeting minimum energy efficiency standards
Recommendation: In the forthcoming Fuel Poverty Strategy, we recommend that the Government revise the official definition of fuel poverty to reflect the fact that those living in homes compliant with the new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard may still struggle to heat …
Gov response: 18. The government has published a new Fuel Poverty Strategy for England which sets out our plan to lift up to a million households out of fuel poverty. The new fuel poverty strategy places a …
No Published Response
#16 — Require UK Government to consider applications for medical equipment exemptions at The Thistle.
Recommendation: If an application for exemptions from the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 to enable the provision of medical equipment at The Thistle were made by Glasgow City HSCP or the Scottish Government, the UK Government should consider such an application …
Gov response: Response: Under section 9A of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 it is unlawful to supply articles which may be used for the administration of a controlled drug. The provision of tourniquets and other such …
Not Accepted
#14 — Require the Lord Advocate and Scottish Government to consider future inhalation room applications on their merits.
Recommendation: The Lord Advocate believes that widening the statement of prosecution policy to allow an inhalation room to operate is undesirable and we understand the reasons she has given. However, given that expert medical advice suggests that allowing the inhalation of …
Gov response: Response: Under section 9A of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 it is unlawful to supply articles which may be used for the administration of a controlled drug. The provision of tourniquets and other such …
Not Accepted
#43 — Support Glasgow safe consumption facility pilot, creating legislative pathway and ensuring joint funding.
Recommendation: In particular, we recommend the Government support a pilot in Glasgow by creating a legislative pathway under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 that enables such a facility to operate legally. The pilot in Glasgow must be jointly funded by …
Gov response: The Government does not accept these recommendations. Our 10-year Drug Strategy, From Harm to Hope, is focused on reducing drug use, addiction, and drug-related crime. It is underpinned by a record investment of over £3 …
Not Accepted
#41 — Evidence base required for safe consumption facilities across the United Kingdom.
Recommendation: An evidence base for a safe consumption facility in the UK is needed.
Gov response: The Government does not accept these recommendations. Our 10-year Drug Strategy, From Harm to Hope, is focused on reducing drug use, addiction, and drug-related crime. It is underpinned by a record investment of over £3 …
Not Accepted
#12 — Inconsistent outcome measures for prisoners with substance misuse needs hinder effective evaluation.
Recommendation: We asked MoJ and HMPPS about how successful outcomes for prisoners with substance misuse needs are measured. HMPPS told us there is range of things that could 18 Committee of Public Accounts, Mental health in prisons, Eighth Report of Session …
Gov response: 2.1 The government agrees with the Committee’s recommendation. Target implementation date: Summer 2024 2.2 The government is committed to engaging offenders in substance misuse treatment at all stages of the criminal justice system to reduce …
Accepted
#17 — Paramilitary groups are fragmented; sub-group transition concept requires further development and consideration.
Recommendation: Paramilitary groups do not resemble cohesive units, rather they are composed of sub-groups that vary in location, strength of affiliation and level of criminal activity. We have heard that some sub-groups are readying themselves for transition, whilst others show little …
Gov response: The UK Government acknowledges the recommendations that have been made by the Independent Reporting Commission (IRC) and others who suggest that, in addition to the existing law enforcement, criminal justice and socio-economic response to paramilitarism, …
Not Addressed
#12 — Extend multi-year funding period for Tackling Paramilitarism Programme Phase Three to five years.
Recommendation: We welcome the announcement in the 2023 Budget of an additional £3 million for 2024/25 to extend the Tackling Paramilitarism Programme in Northern Ireland. The Programme is carrying out vital work to develop strategies to tackle paramilitarism systematically. Paramilitarism is …
Gov response: Government has been confirmed through to 2024/25 at £32m per year. While the threat posed by NIRT remains, the number of security incidents, bombings and shootings have significantly reduced since 2015. • Additional Security Funding …
Under Consideration
#44 — Establish a national drug checking service in England for anonymous postal sample submission.
Recommendation: We recommend that the Home Office and Department of Health and Social Care jointly establish a national drug checking service in England to enable people to submit drug samples by post anonymously. We recommend the Home Office consult stakeholders on …
Gov response: The Government does not accept these recommendations. The Government has no plans to introduce a national drug checking service. Such services provide an implicit approval of illicit drug use, which is not in line with …
Not Accepted
#42 — Support piloting of safe consumption facilities in areas of demonstrated local need.
Recommendation: We recommend that the Government support the piloting of safe consumption facilities in areas across the UK where there is deemed to be a need by local government and stakeholders.
Gov response: The Government does not accept these recommendations. Our 10-year Drug Strategy, From Harm to Hope, is focused on reducing drug use, addiction, and drug-related crime. It is underpinned by a record investment of over £3 …
Not Accepted
#14 — Home Office selectively adopts ACMD advice on drug classification changes.
Recommendation: The ACMD seeks to provide scientific, evidence-based recommendations to support the development of evidence-based drug policy. We note that the Home Office appears more likely to adopt advice to increase the classification of a controlled drug than it is to …
Gov response: Advice from the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs forms an essential part of our decision making, and we continue to have complete faith in its quality and rigour. However, the Government can decide …
Not Accepted
#11 — Cross-Government Reducing Reoffending Board lacks clear departmental roles and governance for substance misuse.
Recommendation: Substance misuse is the only area where the Cross-Government Reducing Reoffending Board—made up of senior representatives from 12 central government bodies, and with a remit to identify opportunities to reduce reoffending—has not set out the main departments which have a …
Gov response: 2.1 The government agrees with the Committee’s recommendation. Target implementation date: Summer 2024 2.2 The government is committed to engaging offenders in substance misuse treatment at all stages of the criminal justice system to reduce …
Accepted
#16 — Conduct a scoping exercise to assess public support for a paramilitary group transition process.
Recommendation: We have heard evidence both for and against the establishment of formal process of Group Transition. On the one hand, we are concerned that a Group Transition process aimed at the disbandment of paramilitary groups could inadvertently risk reinforcing the …
Gov response: The UK Government acknowledges the recommendations that have been made by the Independent Reporting Commission (IRC) and others who suggest that, in addition to the existing law enforcement, criminal justice and socio-economic response to paramilitarism, …
Accepted
#11 — Undertake updated analysis of paramilitary activity to inform national security strategy scope in Northern Ireland.
Recommendation: There is a live debate as to whether the current scope of national security, as it relates to Northern Ireland, should be revised to include threats other than those to democracy and the state, such as paramilitary activity like drug …
Gov response: The UK Government acknowledges and agrees with the Committee’s assessment that tackling paramilitarism in Northern Ireland requires a whole of government approach. The restoration of the Executive provides an opportunity to ensure that work to …
Not Addressed
#24 — Investment in research for drivers of substance misuse behaviours remains inadequate
Recommendation: Dame Carol and Ms Wiseman told us that there was little investment in research into the behaviours and factors that lead to substance misuse.80 The JCDU pointed to the £5 million investment in the ‘innovation fund’ which is looking at …
Gov response: 6.1 The government agrees with the Committee’s recommendation. Target implementation date: April 2025 6.2 The Drug Strategy highlighted the need to build the evidence in the initial phase to support the government’s thinking on what …
Accepted
#1 — Evidence gathered from Home Office, DHSC, and key drug strategy stakeholders.
Recommendation: On the basis of a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General, we took evidence from the Home Office and the Department for Health and Social Care.2 We also took evidence from Dame Carol Black, author of the government’s independent …
Gov response: The government agrees with the Committee’s recommendation. additional funding in April 2022. As of November 2023, the government’s key achievements include: • increasing the number of quality treatment places by nearly 19,000, with treatment places …
Accepted
#9 — Set online slots stake limits to match land-based machines and not exceed £5
Recommendation: The high degree of accessibility of online slots negates the additional protection provided by account-based play. Setting a limit for online slots at the same level as Category B gaming machines, at between £2 and £5, takes account of the …
Gov response: Regarding online slots, in February, we published our response to the consultation on maximum stake limits. Our response confirmed the introduction of a statutory maximum stake limit of £5 per spin for adults aged 25 …
Accepted
#15 — Embed a standard code of practice for community groups receiving public funding to tackle paramilitarism.
Recommendation: We are concerned to hear claims that paramilitary organisations act as gatekeepers within some communities and masquerade as community organisations to receive public money. The Government must embed a standard code of practice and behaviour that all community-level organisations availing …
Gov response: The UK Government acknowledges the importance of addressing the risk of paramilitary gatekeeping in communities, and of ensuring that public funding aimed at supporting community organisations does not fall into the control of paramilitary groups. …
Partially Accepted
#10 — Prioritise ending paramilitary harm as a strategic commitment in the Programme for Government.
Recommendation: Tackling paramilitarism in Northern Ireland requires a whole of Government approach. While we are mindful that it is ultimately a matter for any newly formed Executive to decide its priorities for government, we urge the next administration in Northern Ireland …
Gov response: The UK Government acknowledges and agrees with the Committee’s assessment that tackling paramilitarism in Northern Ireland requires a whole of government approach. The restoration of the Executive provides an opportunity to ensure that work to …
Not Addressed
#2 — Urge Executive to support communities addressing paramilitary murals and flags
Recommendation: Memorials, commemorative artefacts and flags glorifying paramilitary groups serve as a visual signifier of the coercive control that such groups attempt to have over communities and can retraumatise the victims and survivors of paramilitary violence. The PSNI does not always …
Gov response: Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) on a range of issues, including discussing the important issues raised by the Committee’s report and will ensure any actions agreed are shared with the Department for Communities. The …
Under Consideration
#18 — Government lacks evidence on optimal prosecution levels needed for fraud deterrence.
Recommendation: On the deterrence effect of convictions and whether there is a sufficient level of convictions to create a suitable deterrent, the PSFA told us that it was not aware of any evidence to indicate what the right level of prosecutions …
Gov response: The government agrees with the Committee’s recommendation. Target implementation date: June 2024 Transparency and clear communications, highlighting the effectiveness of counter fraud measures and the government’s efforts in doing so, is a priority for the …
Accepted
#8 — Require Government to consider point-of-sale risk information for online gambling products
Recommendation: We support the White Paper’s proposals to make online gambling products safer by design. Improving understanding of what affects products’ risk of harm should be a priority, and Government should keep its position on a safety testing regime under review …
Gov response: The white paper outlined proposals to make online gambling products safer by design and we welcome the support of the Committee on these proposals as we and the Gambling Commission progress with implementation. The Gambling …
Accepted
#1 — Terminology for paramilitarism in Northern Ireland is complex, contested and risks misrepresentation
Recommendation: The term ‘paramilitarism’ is complex and contested in Northern Ireland. We heard how use of the term can risk romanticising the presence of gangs who engage in overt criminality and attempt to exercise coercive control over the communities they seek …
Gov response: The UK Government acknowledges the importance of work to ensure that the Northern Ireland framework for safeguarding children and young people protects those abused by paramilitary or organised crime gangs. This is a
Not Addressed
#55 — Insufficient evidence on stop and search effectiveness undermines public confidence and policy decisions.
Recommendation: The lack of evidence available about the effectiveness of stop and search in reducing serious violence crime has contributed to scepticism about the basis for using the powers and therefore a lack of confidence in them. The Home Office should …
Gov response: Government Response As outlined, there are immediate benefits of stop and search in tackling crime and keep people safe. The Office for National Statistics has also pointed to increased use of stop and search as …
Not Accepted
IOPC Learning Recommendations (1)
NAO Audit Recommendations (2)
Childhood obesity
The Department should establish a robust evidence base, commissioning further research if necessary, of what works to establish which interventions in the programme and actions by local authorities work best to reduce childhood obesity.
Accepted
Support for vulnerable adolescents
We recommend that those central government departments involved should, through formal governance, work together to: b) address the gaps in the evidence base of what interventions work to support vulnerable adolescents;
Accepted