Local alcohol treatment and recovery service commissioning practices and their perceived outcomes for service provision: an in-depth exploration.

Key findings • The commissioning of alcohol services is generally seen to be a rigorous and transparent process, but is also time-consuming and anxiety provoking • Local authorities are under pressure to both meet efficiency savings requirements and to make improvements to their local alcohol service systems • Common system developments include integration of different service types, redesign of treatment models, enhanced system co-ordination and increased opportunities for peer workers, however, the effect of these developments requires monitorin