NHS Scotland has met the national drug and alcohol treatment waiting times standard for community services every year going back to 2011 when it was first set

From National drug and alcohol treatment waiting times 1 January 2026 to 31 March 2026 Accredited official statistics, published today: Source: https://www.publichealthscotland.scot/publications/national-drug-and-alcohol-treatment-waiting-times/national-drug-and-alcohol-treatment-waiting-times-1-january-2026-to-31-march-2026/ Since 2021, when the current system of recording was put in place, NHS Scotland has never failed to meet the standard, other than in prisons. https://publichealthscotland.scot/publications/show-all-releases?id=20553 Prior to that and going back to 2011 when the standard was first set, there are no reports of ever missing the 90% target. Discover more from The 'Unstoppable' Talking-up Scotland Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe