This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from St Helens statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from St Helens statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other St Helens-specific metadata information.
| Goal |
Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages |
|---|---|
| Target |
Target 3.5: Strengthen the prevention and treatment of substance abuse, including narcotic drug abuse and harmful use of alcohol |
| Indicator |
Indicator 3.5.1: Coverage of treatment interventions (pharmacological, psychosocial and rehabilitation and aftercare services) for substance use disorders |
| Organisation |
NHS England |
| Contact email |
phof.enquiries@phe.gov.uk |
| Unit of measure |
Percentage (%) |
| Data sources |
Successful completion of drug treatment - opiate users |
| Data compilers |
NHS England |
| Comment and limitations |
The data shows the percentage of users who complete treatment successfully and do not re-present to treatment in 6 months. Achieving this outcome demonstrates improvements in well-being and health, resulting in increased longevity and fewer hospital admissions related to drug and alcohol use. |
| Data last updated | 2022-06-28: see changes on GitHub opens in a new window |
| Metadata last updated | 2022-07-08: see changes on GitHub opens in a new window |