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Lord Timpson visits ISC Pilot in Bristol
Prisons minister Lord Timpson met with a client supported by Turning Point services in Bristol as part of his review into the pilot of...
Why self-employment support matters for people with complex barriers
Self-employment can be a powerful path to independence, dignity, and economic empowerment, writes Tevfick Souleiman. But for individuals facing multiple and complex barriers, the journey...
Free workshops for kinship carers
Adfam is delighted to be working with the charity Kinship to provide a number of free in-person and online workshops for kinship carers, on...
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PHS issues new nitazenes alert
A new nitazenes alert has been issued by Public Health Scotland’s Rapid Action Drug Alerts and Response (RADAR) early warning system. Aimed at people...
Adfam and Collective Voice launch new families group
The launch of a new group to improve support for families and affected others has been announced by Adfam and Collective Voice. The Collective...
‘Urgent’ strategy needed to address alcohol harm, campaigners warn
An open letter to health secretary Wes Streeting is calling for an ‘urgent and ambitious’ strategy to address rising levels of alcohol harm. The...
Prison system came ‘close to collapse’ on three occasions
Overcrowding saw the prison system come close to collapse on three separate occasions, according to a new review by former chief inspector of prisons...
Ruby reflections
Over the last 40 years, The Nelson Trust has supported thousands to achieve long-term recovery. Each year, it provides holistic, trauma-informed and gender-specific support...
NHS Ayrshire & Arran issues nitazene warning
NHS Ayrshire & Arran is the latest Scottish health board to issue a warning about potent synthetic opioids in the drug supply. The board’s...
Your Story
‘Alcohol is a silent killer. It can just take your life...
This Alcohol Awareness Week, Zoe, a previous client of Rotherham Alcohol and Drug Service (ROADS), provided by the charity WithYou, is speaking out about...
A fair exchange
My first real job opportunity felt like a battle against the system – but then something changed for me, says Stuart Lloyd.
‘Same shit, different...
Mother who nearly died of alcohol dependency volunteers at rehab clinic...
A mother who nearly died of alcohol dependency last year is rebuilding her life by volunteering at the same Scottish rehabilitation clinic where she...
Rehab Spotlights
Acorn: compassionate care for recovery
Located in Stockport and Burnley, Acorn Residential Rehab Services provides a safe, welcoming, and CQC-regulated environment designed to help individuals and families overcome addiction.
With...
The Laurel Centre: the UK’s only dedicated residential course for sex...
The Laurel Centre provides support and treatment for sex and porn addiction through individual therapy, couples therapy, online treatment programmes, and the six-day Residential...
Park House: supporting recovery in Birmingham
Located in Birmingham and operated by Change Grow Live, Park House offers an inpatient drug and alcohol detox. With a focus on collaborative working,...