Royal Borough drug and alcohol action team in top six nationally

The Royal Borough's drug and alcohol action team (DAAT) has been ranked sixth out of 149 in the country, second in the South East, and top in Berkshire.

That's the result of an annual survey by the Healthcare Commission and National Treatment Agency which concentrated on commissioning, diversity and residential and rehabilitation services - with the borough's DAAT rated as excellent overall.

Cllr Simon Dudley, lead member for community and adult services, said: "These results are excellent and I would like to thank all members of the team for their achievement.

"However the DAAT is not complacent and will continue to seek ways to improve even further the high level of service to its clients - either directly or through service providers such asT2 in Maidenhead and BDASS (Berkshire Drug and Alcohol Specialist Service) in Slough who provide treatment and advice services."

Di Wright, DAAT manager, said: "I am delighted by the review - it is testament to the hard work of the team and our service providers.

"We will continue to review our services through consultation with our clients to ensure that we are providing a high level of support and services that meet our clients' needs."