Publish date: 30 January 2025
We are aware of the strong feelings which have been expressed towards Acer over recent weeks. This is a service we are proud of and we recognise the impact Acer has had for those individuals and families who have used it. The contracts to provide medically supported detoxification treatment at Acer end on 31st March 2025. We thank Bristol City Council, the North Somerset consortium and other organisations which have commissioned this service for their ongoing support.
We have listened to the concerns which have been raised (over the planned closure of Acer when those contracts cease) and following further internal discussions, we now plan to continue running a service at Acer beyond 1st April to enable a period of time to engage and consult widely on the longer-term viability, sustainability and demand for the service. A decision on the longer-term future of the service can then be taken in partnership.
We will share further details about this process which will include staff, patients, partners, stakeholders and the wider community, as soon as possible.
We would like to thank all those who have shared their views on Acer so far, and we appreciate the ongoing commitment and support of our staff during what we appreciate is a period of significant uncertainty.
