Festivals/Events Guidance Letter – Drugs 2026

OHID and the NPCC have issued a joint letter to Directors of Public Health and policing leads ahead of the summer festival season. It highlights ways to reduce drug and alcohol‑related harm and includes practical advice for local authorities and police when planning events. The guidance also contains clear harm‑reduction messages and links to trusted resources that can be shared with service users and anyone attending festivals or summer events.

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