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Submission to the Substance Addiction (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Bill
Salvation Army Bridge centres have been involved in Ministry of Health consultations as the regime underwent several reviews in the past. The three centres that currently have persons in their care under the 1966 Act are currently engaging with District Health Boards in each area around submissions addressing concerns about processes and volumes under the proposed future regime.
This submission includes some feedback from three Bridge clients who are currently under the 1966 Act, particularly relating to their experiences under the current regime, and their thoughts on the future regime as proposed by the Bill.
The Salvation Army supports this Bill in principle. It is a milestone for the addiction sector following 30 years’ of advocating for change, more than three official reviews and a Law Commission report.