Members of the public are being asked for their views on proposals to change the way that people with drug and alcohol problems are treated.

The aim of the proposed restructure of Hertfordshire’s drug and alcohol treatment system is to put a greater emphasis on recovery and reintegration.

The new-look service would offer a number of treatment hubs around the county with satellites covering areas of smaller population size or lower levels of need. All individuals will be able to access services within a 10 mile radius of their home.

Consultation is taking place now so that proposals can be finalised by March 2011 to form the basis of a tender for new contracts to start in April 2012.

You can read more about the proposed model in our online factsheet. Just go to www.hertsdirect.org/acsconsultations where you can read more and complete the online questionnaire.

You can also email your views to drugalcoholsystemredesign@hertscc.gov.uk by Friday 17 December 2010.