Street drinking has a major negative effect on communities and drinkers alike. But street drinkers often find it hard to get the support they need, especially those who are unable or unwilling to stop drinking. There is widespread interest in how far wet centres can offer a way forward. In 2003, the King's Fund and the Homelessness Directorate, within the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, provided £26,300 to Sheffield University to review the performance and function of wet centres and compile a guidance manual on setting up and running new centres. [Summary]