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Integration Joint Board
25 September 2025
Subject : North Ayrshire HSCP & ADP
Annual Performance Management Report – 2024/25
Alcohol and Drugs 
Purpose : To present the annual performance information in relation to the
partnership’s Alcohol and Drug services.  This report is for :-
• Awareness 
Recommendation : IJB are asked to note the content of the report. 
Direction Required to
Council, Health Board or
Both 
Direction to :- 
1. No Direction Required √
2. North Ayrshire Council 
3. NHS Ayrshire & Arran 
4. North Ayrshire Council and NHS Ayrshire & Arran 
Glossary of Terms 
HSCP Health and Social Care Partnership
ADP Alcohol and Drug Partnership 
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 
1.1 To present the annual performance report for North Ayrshire Health and Social Care
Partnership (HSCP) for the period April 2024 to March 2025. 
2. BACKGROUND 
2.1 The annual report (please refer to Appendix 1) provides detailed information related
to alcohol & drug related performance management targets, standards and outcomes. 
3. PROPOSALS 
3.1 IJB are asked to note performance in relation to :-
• Access to Treatment Waiting Times;
• Alcohol Brief Interventions;
• Substance Use Target;
• Naloxone supply;
• Drug Related Deaths;
• Prevention & Service Support delivery;

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• Information Management and Technology information;
• Medication Assisted Treatment improvements;
• Residential Rehabilitation;
• Experiential feedback;
• Human Rights Based approach;
• The Alcohol and Drug Partnership (ADP) annual report and engagement with
Healthcare Improvement Scotland regarding a new Residential Rehabilitation
Improvement Action Plan 
• Finance. 
3.2 Anticipated Outcomes 
Assurance regarding all key performance management information. 
3.3 Measuring Impact 
All targets, standards and outcomes are monitored and evaluated with any learning
implemented via quality improvement methodology. 
4. IMPLICATIONS 
4.1 Financial
None 
4.2 Human Resources
The ADP works across agencies with a wide range of staff 
4.3 Legal
None 
4.4 Equality/Socio-Economic
Equality Impact Assessments are carried out where required.   
Services have used a human rights based approach to service development and
improvement utilising the following: 
PANEL principles (a framework for applying a human rights-based approach in
practice, emphasizing Participation, Accountability, Non-Discrimination,
Empowerment, and Legality) 
FAIR model (a practical framework which focuses on understanding the facts,
analysing rights at stake, identifying responsibilities, and reviewing actions) 
AAA approach (a framework focusing on the Accessibility, Availability, and
Appropriateness of services and resources, particularly in the context of public
health and well-being).

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4.5 Risk
Risk assessments are completed as and when required – Low risk grading with regard
to the information contained within this report. 
4.6 Community Wealth Building
Improvements will increase community confidence in partnership approaches and
raise awareness of the impact of alcohol and drugs and the work of the ADP to reduce
and drug related harms. 
4.7 Key Priorities
Actions and improvements link directly with Ministerial Priorities to support the delivery
of local strategic and operational plans across statutory and partner services and
support wider actions to prevent drug related deaths in line with the National Mission. 
5. CONSULTATION 
Service users, families and staff from across a variety of services have contributed to
the achievement of targets, standards and outcomes 
Caroline Cameron, Director 
Peter McArthur, Senior Manager, Alcohol & Drug Services.   
01294 317840, peter.mcarthur@aapct.scot.nhs.uk 
Appendices
• Appendix 1  
North Ayrshire HSCP & ADP, Performance Management Report Alcohol and Drug
information (1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025)

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NORTH AYRSHIRE HEALTH & SOCIAL
CARE PARTNERSHIP and the ALOCHOL
& DRUG PARTNERSHIP 
Performance Management Report 
Alcohol and Drug information 
April 2024 – March 2025
Prepared by Denise Brown
Prevention and Service Support Team

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NORTH AYRSHIRE ADP WAITING TIMES 
April 2024 – March 2025 
Alcohol
• 90% of clients will wait no longer than 3 weeks from referral to appropriate alcohol
treatment that supports their recovery   
• 100% of clients will wait no longer than 6 weeks from referral to appropriate alcohol
treatment that supports their recovery 
Drug
• 90% of clients will wait no longer than 3 weeks from referral to appropriate drug
treatment that supports their recovery   
• 100% of clients will wait no longer than 6 weeks from referral to appropriate drug
treatment that supports their recovery   
Target achieved 
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
97% 100% 96% 98%
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
100% 100% 100% 100%
Target achieved 
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
100% 99% 100% 100%
Target achieved 
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
100% 100% 100% 100%
Target achieved

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ALCOHOL BRIEF INTERVENTIONS (ABI)
Ayrshire and Arran wide information 
Annual report:  April 2024 – March 2025 
Annual target set by Scottish Government in priority settings (2024/25) – 3420 
Total ABI delivery in priority settings (as at 31/03/2025) – 5940 
Annual target set by Scottish Government in wider settings – 855 
Total ABI delivery in wider settings (as at 31/03/2025) – 1325 
Note – national reporting on ABI is currently paused.  Awaiting further national guidance. 
SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT TARGET 
In 2022, the Scottish Government have created a new ‘Substance Use Treatment Target’ to
increase the number of individuals being supported in treatment.   
North Ayrshire had been set a target to increase numbers in treatment from 882 individuals in April
2020 to 959 individuals by March 2024.  This was exceeded.
In 2025, no new specific target has been set.  As we await further national guidance, the
expectation is for services to continue to support as many people into treatment as possible.
Baseline from Scottish Government   2022-2025 quarterly reporting 
East North  South 
01/04/2020 –
31/03/2021
946 882 561 
Target by 2024 by Scottish Government 
East North  South 
1029 959 610 
Interventions are in place across our community
alcohol and drug recovery services to support the
achievement of this target. Please note the monthly
information supplied is unpublished and has been
collected from local prescribing systems to monitor
progress.
Quarterly period  Target  Actual
Apr-Jun 22 891 898
Jul-Sep 22 900 940
Oct-Dec 22 910 974
Jan-Mar 23 920 1011
Apr-Jun 23 930 1051
Jul-Sep 23 940 1080
Oct-Dec 23 950 1103
Jan-Mar 24 959 1129
Apr – Jun 24 NA 1152
Jul – Sep 24 NA 1178
Oct – Dec 24 NA 1192
Jan – Mar 25  NA 1220
Total 3 Year Increase
Figure for IA
77 338
Target achieved 
Target achieved

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This report outlines Naloxone kits supplied in the community and reported through
the Shared Addictions Management System (SAMS) 
Locality  Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total 
North  210 162 136 233 741
East  68 95 89 121 373
South  72 90 109 168 439
HMP
Kilmarnock
29 18 19 21 87 
**North Ayrshire have set a target of 480 kits, as a minimum, to be supplied during
2024/25** 
Ayrshire and Arran 
Quarterly Naloxone Report 
1st April 2024 – 31st March 2025
Total Naloxone kits
1640
426 Prenoxad 
+
1214 Nyxoid kits

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Demographics
70% 30%
Gender*
*Where this
data was
recorded
Who supplied the kits?
Age* 
Scottish Families supply kits to
Ayrshire and Arran residents via
their ‘Click and Deliver’ service. 
207 kits were delivered within
this reporting period.
2%
22%
40%
26%
10%
25 and under 26 - 35
36 - 45 46 - 55
56+
Who received the kits?
*Where this
data was
recorded
139
394
256
27
266
8
24
31
34
87
139
13
6
121
15
47
33
EA RADAR service
NADARS
START
Ward 5
PSST
Homeless Nurses
We Are With You South Ayrshire
We Are With You East Ayrshire
Turning Point Scotland (P.E.A.R)
HMP Kilmarnock
South Ayrshire ADP
EA Single Point of Access
Alcohol and Drug Liaison Team
North Ayrshire ADP
NA H&SCP (Kirsty Gibson)
East Ayrshire Recovery Matters
Harbourside (Pan Ayrshire)

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There was a minimum of 73 lives saved
through community Naloxone use in
Ayrshire within this reporting period.  Many
saves go unreported. 
Save story - “Residents had alerted staff that the individual was unresponsive in his
wheelchair outside. Staff moved him to the reception area onto the floor and administrated naloxone.
An ambulance was called, and staff were informed that he had used Heroin, Valium & Alcohol. He
was transported to hospital” 
Saves
Number of reports of Naloxone uses in the
community to reverse overdose 
Education 
70 individuals
completed the Naloxone
Learnpro module
1225 individuals
received overdose
awareness training
428 individuals attended a
PSST virtual or face to
face Naloxone awareness
course
9 Training for trainers’
sessions were delivered 
Lives saved

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AYRSHIRE AND ARRAN DRUG RELATED DEATHS INFORMATION 
2024 annual summary report 
National Records for Scotland - Drug Related Deaths 
In September 2025, the National Records of Scotland published its annual report titled ‘Drug
Related Deaths in Scotland 2024’.  1,017 people across Scotland died from a Drug Misuse
Death (DMD) in 2024, a decrease of 13% (155 deaths) compared with 2023.  Ayrshire and
Arran Health Board saw a decrease of DMDs last year, from 83 deaths in 2023 to 64 deaths
in 2024.  North Ayrshire saw a decrease from 36 deaths in 2023 to 23 deaths in 2024. 
Published confirmed deaths: 
East North South Total
2019 41 41 26 108
2020 36 39 31 106
2021 38 39 23 100
2022 30 37 15 82
2023 31 36 16 83
2024 21 23 20 64 
Locally services monitor and report all suspected DMDs, with the number being confirmed
nationally through verification of the cause of death, hence there is a delay in confirmation of
the verified number of DMDs each year. 
Sadly in the first 6 months of 2025, the locally reported number of suspected (but unverified)
DMDs, exceeds the total number of verified DMDs for 2024.  Public Health have issued
communications in partnership with the ADPs that this may be linked to the presence of
Nitazines, a synthetic form of heroin, in the illicit drug supply in Ayrshire.  The ADP are
working alongside Public Health and addictions services to help reduce risk and harm, with a
focus to refreshing our actions to reduce the number of deaths in North Ayrshire. 
These include but are not limited to:
• Continued delivery of the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Standards
• Ensure quick access to MAT support (during 2024, the time from point of referral to
receiving prescribed medication was 1 day) 
• Continue to prioritise Blood Borne Virus (BBV) testing, Harm Reduction interventions
and mental and physical health assessment and support
• Ensure access to staff with lived experience to provide person centred recovery
support. 
• Promote family involvement and offer housing, welfare and advocacy support
• Continue to meet and exceed all local and national ‘access to treatment’ waiting
times’ targets and standards.
• Increase the number of individuals being supported to access Ward 5, Woodland
View and external residential rehabilitation support
• Continue to offer increased choice across the various Opiate Substitution Therapy
medications 
Please follow this link to access the report: : Drug-related deaths in Scotland, 2024 - National Records
of Scotland (NRS)

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PREVENTION AND SERVICE SUPPORT TEAM 
Annual summary report:  1st April 2024 – 31st March 2025 
Alcohol & Drug 
training and education sessions 
Calendar courses with
815 participants
Additional Training
Requests (ATR) with
3137 participants 
135 
102 
Training Delivery 
The team continue to provide a wide range of
education and training initiatives which focus on
improving awareness, competence and knowledge of
those affected by alcohol and drug use, and those
working in the field.  Due to the COVID-19 pandemic
the team introduced virtual training; this continues to be
offered as well as face to face training.  PSST currently
issue upcoming training courses on a quarterly basis.   
What did our participants say? 
"Loved the whole training, being provided with real life
examples is also beneficial"
“Enjoyed all of it. It was very well put together; confident
presenter made it interesting and maintained people
interest”
"I have gained knowledge on females and why they
take drugs/don't stop some of the barriers to sustaining
treatment. This will help me going forward with
volunteering with the end goal of getting employment
and working closely with females” 
“I enjoyed everything about the session, I felt the trainer
was very informed on the subject matter and this in turn
made it an enjoyable training session” 
“Both trainers were very knowledgeable and delivered
the content well. It was clear and concise, and the
interactive elements kept you engaged" 
52 sessions delivered
within Ward 5 
Attended 11
stalls/events 
Additional training requests and health
information events by locality area 
Alcohol Brief Interventions  
Annual target set by Scottish Government in priority settings (2023/24) – 3420
Total ABI delivery in priority settings (as at 31/03/2024) – 5940 
Annual target set by Scottish Government in wider settings – 855
Total ABI delivery in priority settings (as at 31/03/2024) – 1325 
Follow our social media pages to keep up to date with
our activities in the Prevention and Service Support
Team
Prevention and Service
Support Team – NHS
Ayrshire and Arran 
@PSST_NHSaaa
29%
37%
11%
23%
East North South Pan-Ayrshire

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Ayrshire College 
Alcohol and Drug Liaison Officer 
146 workshops were
delivered to 1746 students 
46 1-1 supports with
students
5 staff supports  
7 health events with an
estimated 590 contacts 
Naloxone  
70 staff completed the
Naloxone Learnpro module
Minimum of 73* lives saved in
the community
*lives saved across Ayrshire and Arran as reported on
the Shared Addiction Management System (SAMS). 
Many saves go unsupported. 
9 Train the trainer sessions
delivered 
35 Naloxone awareness
sessions delivered  
Service Support  
Service Support facilitate service
development activity which supports the
implementation and delivery of the quality
improvement agenda for Alcohol and Drug
Services which meets national, local and
strategic objectives. 
15 Audit and evaluation activity
9 Guidelines reviewed and updated 
Get our NHS Ayrshire and Arran 
Alcohol and Drug App
Download the NHS Ayrshire & 
Arran app from your Apple or 
Android app store. Then search for 
Alcohol and Drugs.
28 Drug and Alcohol groups 
supported  
Support to
implementation of
MAT standards
and reporting
Support to development
of local pathways and
operational procedures
Gathering, collating
and presenting
client satisfaction
and client stories
ABI Heat Standard
recording and
reporting 
Support to START
and RADAR service  Support to local
Adverse Incident
review processes
and reporting

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INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY (IM&T)
Annual summary report:  1st April 2024 – 31st March 2025 
The Information Management and Technology Team are responsible for the
development, training and monitoring of the Shared Addiction Management System
(SAMS) and the training and monitoring of Drug and Alcohol Information system (DAISy). 
These systems are used to record drug and alcohol information, which enables the team
to provide national and local reports.
SAMS updates 
Admin section on SAMS being updated
Substitute Prescribing Change Sheet
added to SAMS
Physical Health section on SAMS was
updated.
Ongoing updates to Substitute
Prescribing Application.
DAISy support 
• Attendance at various DAISy workshops
and training
• DAISy Quality Checks, Reports and
Updates
• Working with PEAR to ensure accuracy on
DAISy.
Training 
• 50 individuals received SAMS training 
• 54 individuals received DAISy training
Support 
Approximately 50 SAMS/ DAISy
support calls per month 
IM&T are also responsible for the
collation and reporting of Drug Related
Deaths and the completion of the
National Drug Death database. 
Drug related death reporting  
Reporting  
• Quarterly reports including ASPIRE report, (29 individual performance reports),
Naloxone quarterly reports, Scottish Governance reports, ADP reports and local
performance and planning reports 
• Development of reports and audits for MAT standards and submission of MAT 1 –
10 numerical data 
• Monthly reports including 10 current OST reports, MAT Target Report, SAMS Data
Quality Reports and Psychological Therapy Waiting Times
• Weekly DAISy quality data checks for Waiting Times, Assessments and Reviews
for all Alcohol and Drug services 
• Monthly substitute prescribing audit 
• Drug related death report 
• Various pan-ayrshire residential rehab reports 
• Approximately 10 – 15 ad hoc report requests per month

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IMPLEMENTATION OF MAT STANDARDS WITHIN NORTH
AYRSHIRE                    Annual summary report 2024 - 25
In April 2021, the Scottish Government introduced 10 new Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Standards for implementation by Alcohol and Drug Services.   There is evidence that rapid access to
MAT meets the needs of highly vulnerable groups and reduces mortality1, therefore new approaches
were required within North Ayrshire to support rapid access to MAT:
• A local test of change was carried out to evaluate the new model of care to establish effectiveness 
prior to roll out  
• An Improvement Implementation Plan, was implemented, evaluated & updated with regular progress
reports submitted to the Scottish Government.
• Quarterly Updates on MAT developments were submitted to the national MAT support Team – MIST.
•  An explicit delivery plan was put in place for delivering trauma informed practice.
• Guidelines and clinical & care pathways of support were put in place to ensure consistency and     
support the staff to deliver the interventions. 
Results/outcomes (2024/25)
• Improvement in the waiting time from referral to commencement of appropriate Opiate Substitution 
Therapy medication - 75% of individuals were offered a first MAT assessment on the same day as 
engagement with the service (improvement from previous year)
• 100% of individuals were supported to make an informed choice on MAT medication and the 
appropriate dose
• 75% of notified high risk events to the multi-agency assessment team for assertive outreach were 
contacted on the same day (improvement from previous year)
• 86.49% of individuals were retained in service for more than 6 months (improvement from previous 
year)
• 186 individuals have shared care with Primary Care (improvement from previous year)
• 100% of individuals received a mental health assessment 
• 100% of individuals were offered BBV testing, Harm Reduction interventions and a physical health 
assessment 
• Improvement in satisfaction and experience of clients (improvement from previous year) 
A RAGB self-assessment was completed, and evidence (numerical, experiential and process
information) was submitted to the MIST team for analysis and benchmarking. The table below highlights
a very positive final RAGB score for the implementation of MAT standards 1 - 10 across North Ayrshire 
Plan during 2025/26
• Sustain a green RAG rating for standards 6 to 10
• Move to a RAG rating of blue during the next year for MAT Standards 1 to 5 (as the definition of a final blue RAG rating
is to be able to evidence 2 years of sustained implementation of a green RAG rating and evidence of benefit to people
plus ongoing monitoring of the standard across all MAT services)

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RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION EXPANSION 
• Ward 5 - Access to residential support across Ayrshire and Arran 
Ward 5 has 10 beds for residential care: 
Seamless pathways of support are in place with the local community team supporting individuals
before, during and after their placement (extra support in place for NA residents e.g. in addition
to ongoing NADARS support, everyone is also provided with daily follow up support from the
P.E.A.R service for the first week following discharge).
During 2024/25 
• Access to additional local residential rehabilitation Harper House
The NA H&SCP was instrumental in supporting Phoenix Futures, Scotland, to open ‘Harper
House’ in November 2022. It is located in Saltcoats and is a Care Inspectorate registered
service, funded by the Scottish Government – it offers specialist support for the ‘whole family to
recover from the harms of problematic drug and alcohol use’. Their family-focused programme of
interventions is ‘designed to benefit each member of the family and the family unit as a whole’.
Referrals are accepted from across Scotland, with enhanced local access available for residents
of North Ayrshire. These pathways continue to be improved with a local oversight group meeting
regularly to support the identification and suitability of families. In 2024/25 NADARS supported 3
applications into Harper House with all 3 starting the programme. Additionally NADARS
supported 4 families who relocated to North Ayrshire from other areas in Scotland following
completing the Harper House residential programme 
• Access to External Residential Rehabilitation (ERR) 
Individuals wishing to access external residential rehabilitation support can do so via NADARS
who will support the development of a care plan, identify a residential rehabilitation provider,
seek funding and then support individuals into, through and after their external residential
rehabilitation placement. In 2024/25, 57 referrals were received for ERR. Following assessment,
16 individuals were suitable for ERR and funding was approved, 41 individuals were not suitable
or declined further ERR intervention at this time and were offered alternative community
supports. 10 individuals commenced ERR with 9 completing the agreed programme. 
5  5 
Detoxification Rehabilitation 
135 individuals 
(NA = 72)
87 individuals 
(NA =51)
Detoxification support Rehabilitation support

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Utilising client and family/carer feedback for
continuous service improvement within North
Ayrshire Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service
(NADARS)
A robust process is in place within NADARS to gather client and family/carer feedback within
the service.  Feedback is collected via various methods, such as: 
• Structured questionnaires for clients/family/carers
• Attendance at focus groups
• Formal comment cards – client and family/carer
• Remote feedback tools such as the NHS Ayrshire and Arran Alcohol and Drug App
• External platforms such as Patient Opinion 
• Unsolicited feedback such as thank you cards and letters
Feedback is collected throughout the financial year and collected by:
• Staff members gathering feedback from active clients within their caseload who they
have provided any treatment or support to within the reporting period
• Service Support staff attending various recovery groups within the community to
gather individual views on the service and ways in which it could be
improved 
• Service Support staff attending inpatient areas, such as Ward 5,
Woodland View to facilitate focus groups with individuals who are
currently receiving this service 
• Targeted approach feedback for specific interventions such as MAT Standards, Non-
Fatal Overdose pathways 
Prior to any intervention, individuals should be made aware how they can give feedback,
what the feedback will be used for and that the feedback provided will be anonymous when
written into feedback reports. 
Results provided via feedback are collated, analysed and shared via appropriate platforms
within the “you said, we did” format.  Any improvements identified for the service are
populated within a local improvement plan, evidenced appropriately and updated through the
continuous improvement cycle. 
ADP experiential feedback 
The MAT programme requires ADPs to gather experiential feedback to ensure that services
are responsive to the needs and experiences of individuals who are accessing them.  To
compliment existing data collection methods, semi-strucutred interviews are
carried out with individuals accessing services and lived and living experience
panels. Patient stories and short conversations are captured within clinical
settings to ensure real-time experiencies fit into service improvement.  A thematic analysis is
carried out on all data collected to identify areas of good practice, identify areas for
improvement and inform improvement plans for continuous service delivery

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Charter of Rights for People Affected by Substance Use 
The Charter of Rights has been created by individuals who are affected by substance use,
including family members and carers, service providers and national organisations. 
The charter aims to help people know their rights and to know what support they can expect
to receive. The Charter sets out some of the most important rights for people affected by
substance use. 
Right to life – everyone’s right to
life is protected by law. 
Right to the highest
attainable standard of
physical and mental
health – everyone has the right to get
health and care services that are
available, accessible, acceptable and
are of sufficient quality.  Everyone
should be treated fairly and equally,
without stigma and discrimination. 
Right to an adequate standard
of living - the right to adequate
food, clothing and housing with
the goal to keep people out of
poverty, ensure that their basic needs
are met and that they are able to take
part in the life of their community.
Right to private and family life -
Everyone has the right to
respect for their private and
family life. This protects people’s
dignity and right to make
decisions about their own life.
Right to a healthy environment - This
right means that you should
have access to clean, safe
air, water, land and soil free
from pollution. It also means
the place you live should make you feel
safe.
Freedom from torture
and other cruel,
inhuman & degrading
treatment or punishment - This right
protects people from treatment that
causes them a lot of pain, physical or
mental suffering or which makes them
feel worthless or hopeless. 
Freedom from arbitrary
arrest or detention -
People should not be
detained solely based on
their substance use.
Diversion from prosecution should be
prioritised for minor substance related
offences.
Advocacy 
Advocacy services
provide information,
support and
representation. Advocacy can support
you to get your voice, views and wishes
heard and explain more about your
rights.  
If you need support in North Ayrshire,
contact Voiceability on 0300 303 1660 or
visit www.voiceability.org/in-
scotland/northayrshire 
The full version of the
charter can be found by
scanning the QR code.

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Applying the FAIR model approach to MAT implementation in North
Ayrshire 
In order to provide continuous quality improvement and to align the implementation
of the MAT programme with the Charter of Rights for People affected by Substance
use. The FAIR model, AAAQ framework and Panel Principles were used to appraise
the experiential component of the standards. 
A more systematic analysis of the effectiveness of implementation was undertaken
using the AAAQ framework to ensure that services are provided in a way that
respects human rights and promotes equality.  AAAQ sets out the 4 essential
elements of the right to health: 
• Availability
• Accessibility 
• Acceptability 
• Quality
The PANEL priniciples framework was used to ensure that individuals rights were
central to policies and practices, the five key human rights principles underpinned by
the framework are:
Participation:  People should take part in decision making and have a voice. 
Policies and practice should support widespread participation.
Accountability: Organisations and people are accountable for realising human
rights
Non-Discrimination and Equality:  Everyone has the same rights (regardless of
their ethnicity, gender, income, religion etc)
Empowerment:  People, communities and groups should have power.  They need
to know and claim their righs in order to make a difference.
Legality:  Rights must be legally enforceable.  All decisions should comply with
human rights legal standard. 
In North Ayrshire the FAIR model approach has been carried against 6 of the 10
MAT standards with improvement actions identified. 
What is the experience of
individuals involved and
what are the important
facts to understand? 
FACTS 
ANALYSIS 
Analyse rights:  Develop an
analysis of the human rights
at stake.  Identify
responsibilities.   IDENTIFICATION
FAIR
REVIEW 
Identify what needs to be
done and who is
responsible for doing it  
Make recommendations for
action and later recall and
evaluate what has
happened as a result

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ADP Annual Reporting Survey to the Scottish Government
The ADP Support Team received, collated and submitted the annual reporting to
survey to the Scottish Government on the 13th June 2025. The report covered a
range of topics in relation to treatments services, residential rehab, support to
children and families, justice, and developing recovery communities. If anyone would
like more information on the reporting survey, please get in contact with the ADP
Support Team on: adp@north-ayrshire.gov.uk  
South West of Scotland Residential Rehabillitation Hub
North Ayrshire (NA) ADP have engaged with other local ADPs to be part of a South
West of Scotland collaborative with a focus on residential rehabilitation.  The NA
ADP, with support from Health Improvement Scotland (HIS) have completed a self-
assessment and have then developed an action plan to further improve our external
residential rehabilitation pathways and support.  The action plan aims to address four
high level themes:  
1. Certain demographics are disproportionately affected by substance use
2. Vulnerable communities have higher rates of unmet need in relation to
substance use
3. Lack of integration within the wider health and social care system means that
individuals do not receive the rights care at the right time to support their
recovery from substance use.
4. Detrimental effects on families/carers and friends in relation to (their loved
ones) alcohol and/or drug use.  
A working group has been formed to support the implementation of the action plan
over the next 2 years. The ADP, SMT and IJB will receive a progress report at the
end of year 1.

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FINANCIAL INFORMATION 
ADP 24-25 Forecast Spend

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Additional funding streams 
Agreed Projects 
24/25
MAT Standards    £489,252.99 
Other Projects    £5,871.94 
Residential Rehab    £140,335.78 
Whole family Approach
framework    £109,763.46 
Grand Total    £745,224.17 
The ADP has accumulated a reserve balance due to underspend in previous
financial years. There are plans in place to utilise the reserves and they are
committed in future years.