Drug System Change Pilots Evaluation

This document describes an evaluation of the Drug System Change Pilots (DSCPs), initiatives designed to enhance drug treatment systems for individuals in the criminal justice system. Conducted by NatCen Social Research, the evaluation employed qualitative case studies, quantitative appraisal, and economic evaluation to assess the impact of various approaches such as single provider systems and partnership models on service user journeys and treatment effectiveness. Results showed structural changes and varied impacts on continuity of care, with some positive outcomes in pilot areas. Economic analysis revealed challenges including budget constraints and difficulties in measuring long-term outcomes. The evaluation concluded that while there were improvements, further exploration is needed to fully understand the impacts, and emphasized the importance of leadership and systematic evaluation in drug treatment system improvements. **This summary was written by an AI model and therefore should not be considered a definitive summary of the report. If you are aware of inaccuracies, please email evaluation.registry@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.**

Description

• Lead department: Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)
• Evaluation stage: A complete evaluation report
• Other departments: No other departments listed
• Evaluation types: Value for money evaluation; Impact evaluation
• Impact methods: Theory-based methods
• Theory-based methods: Other
• Value for money methods: Cost-benefit analysis
• Grant information: This intervention is not distributing funding via a grant
• Government Major Project information: This intervention is not a major project
• Policies: No policies provided

Event Dates

• Event Name: Publication of final results
• Event date: May 2012

Evaluation Costs

• Cost: Not provided

Evaluation sharing

• Link(s) to published report(s): Yes
• Links to evaluation plans: No link provided
• Findings: Not provided
• Permission to share confirmed: Yes