News and views: Rugby House, ARP announce merger plans

ARP & RUGBY HOUSE ANNOUNCE MERGER PLANS

Two of London's leading substance misuse providers have announced they are in formal merger discussions. Rugby House and ARP, who together have over 60 years experience providing alcohol and drug services in the capital, will unite to form one of the largest alcohol service providers in the UK and a major presence in the provision of drug services in London.

Speaking of the merger, Paul Jenkins (Chair designate of the new organisation) said "This merger proposal provides Rugby House and ARP with a great opportunity. Combining resources and experience will enable us to strengthen and extend our highly respected services, which can only benefit service users and other stakeholders".

The new organisation will provide alcohol and drug services to over 6,500 people a year across London with a revenue turnover of more than £11m across a range of community treatment and residential settings.

The merger discussions take place against a background of increasing public awareness and concern about the harm caused by alcohol misuse and continuing misuse of drugs.

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Media enquiries:

Sally Scriminger, Chief Executive.  ARP 7 Holyrood Street London SE1 2EL. Tel: 020 7234 9940
email: sscriminger@arp-uk.org

Andy Stonard, Chief Executive, Rugby House, 34 Bloomsbury Street. London WC1B 3QJ

Tel: 020 7462 6970

email: Andy.Stonard@rugbyhouse.org.uk