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Behind every statistic is a person; a family member, a friend, a neighbour and a life that matters. Drug and alcohol harm affects individuals, families and communities across Reading. It contributes to poor health, inequality, omelessness, family breakdown and, too often, preventable deaths. Yet addiction is never the whole story. Many people affected by drugs…

The Social Value Need Index is a free and open-source tool developed by WPI Strategy on behalf of the Social Value Commission with the insights of Combined Authorities and private sector practitioners. The tool allows users to select one or more local authorities, combined authorities or regions to understand the social value need of an…

Reading Whole Systems Approach to Healthy Weight Strategy (2026-2036) The Reading Whole Systems Approach to Healthy Weight Strategy (2026-2036) sets out a shared vision for creating a healthier Reading, where all residents have the opportunity to achieve and maintain a healthy weight throughout their lives. Recognising that healthy weight is influenced by a wide range…