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New Scotland Yard
Policing
Policing and the Public

Police Foundation on understanding public priorities, attitudes and expectations around policing.

ambulances
Alcohol/Drugs/Gambling
Drug-related hospital emergencies

Most drug emergency cases are
discharged quickly, but a small but significant minority (6 %) involve severe acute toxicity requiring critical
care.

alcohol costs
Alcohol/Drugs/Gambling
Alcohol trends 2020

The Statistics on Alcohol for 2020 showed there were 358,000 admissions to hospital last year primarily due to alcohol consumption a 6% jump on the previous year.

young offenders playing cards
Prison
Inspectors call for reform of YOIs

Chief Prison Inspector Peter Clarke said the negative experiences of children in YOIs underlines the need for their reform.

safer nightlife
Alcohol/Drugs/Gambling
Safer Nightlife

The latest online version of key advice for everyone who works in pubs, clubs and at festivals on how to manage drugs safely.

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