The reasons for the decision are:
Drug and alcohol related deaths remain a significant issue at both
a local and national level. The most recently available data shows
a reduction in drug related death rates in GM compared to the
previous period, however between 2020 and 2022 there were 660
recorded drug related deaths across GM, which is a significantly
higher rate per 100,000 population than the national average (8.0
GM, 5.2 national).
The Drug and Alcohol Related Deaths Panels will enable data and
information to be compiled by local authority in the following
areas:
• demographics and trends
• substances implicated in toxicology
• cause and verdicts of deaths where available
• common themes such as employment/accommodation/relationship
status
• characteristics of deaths
This information will be considered by local panels of
professionals across a range of disciplines to help in improving
the response to such deaths and assist with delivering the ambition
of reducing drug related deaths in Greater Manchester.
Following a procurement exercise conducted by open tender, LJMU are
the highest scoring applicant and are considered fully competent to
deliver the requirements of the contract.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 29/10/2024
Decision due: 24 Oct 2024 by Director for Safer and Stronger Communities, GM Deputy Mayor, Group Finance Officer
Contact: Lisa Lees Email: lisa.lees@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk.