ARP and Rugby House announce merger plan
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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