The DDN Conference is over for another year – huge thanks to all of this year’s visitors, exhibitors and speakers. Look out for our conference coverage coming soon!
In the meantime, we’ve taken to social media to share some of your fantastic feedback. Read on for some conference highlights…
If you have any feedback, photos or video clips of the day, we’d love to hear from you. Please share on social media using the hashtag #ddnconf or send to us directly via DM or by emailing carly@cjwellings.com
It was great to be part of the #DDNConference this year themed 'Stronger Together'. Our very own Nic Adamson (Deputy Chief Executive) was on the speaker panel.
A big thank you to @DDNMagazine & all the staff who attended & supported the event. Your efforts are much appreciated! pic.twitter.com/gDdBSN9hQq
— Change Grow Live – Birmingham (@CGLBirmingham) July 12, 2024
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SIG is at the DDN Conference today, promoting our services, especially Aspinden Care Home! The DDN Conference is a key event focused on substance use, addiction, and recovery. This year's theme is ‘Let’s be Stronger Together.
#aspindencarehome #support #carehome pic.twitter.com/aOwd2RTvsl— Social Interest Group (@socialinterest_) July 11, 2024
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Great to be trained to use naloxone @DDNMagazine conference pic.twitter.com/b4G6ow3boh
— Gordon Hay (@DrGordonHay) July 11, 2024
It was an absolute pleasure to kick off yesterday’s @DDNMagazine conference, alongside my awesome colleague & friend @judeduncan3 A real privilege to share the words of people impacted by the toxic drug supply & highlight their efforts to look after each other #ddnconf https://t.co/zjGzZ6sqT9
— Deborah Hussey (@hussey_deb) July 12, 2024
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Awesome day out at @DDNMagazine #ddnconf with Dear Albert Staff, Volunteers & members of Leicesters #recoverycommunity@TP_LLR@LiveWellLeics pic.twitter.com/gW9XowXHPh
— Dear Albert (@DearAlbert) July 13, 2024
Voices Action Change had a great time attending @DDNMagazine 2024 conference yesterday. The event had lots of great speakers and offered an excellent opportunity to network. For more photos of the event checkout: https://t.co/PqD0yLRGcu. #ddnconference #ddn #strongertogether pic.twitter.com/CfWukkHm32
— Voices Action Change (@VoicesActionCh1) July 12, 2024
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A very informative presentation @judeduncan3 @DDNMagazine @TurningPointUK and highlighting the danger of nitazines. #strongertogether #DDNConf At the DDN Conference 2024 (11th July 2024) pic.twitter.com/eAaacYwUtQ
— Harm Reduction UK (@HarmReductionUK) July 13, 2024
Great day to be at the @DDNMagazine conference! It’s lovely to have this chance to speak with people, and always important to lay our forget-me-not flower memorial #ddnconf pic.twitter.com/RYLkYAmbMg
— Anyone's Child: Families for Safer Drug Control (@anyoneschild) July 11, 2024
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My irreplaceable mate Philippe, doing continuous overdose management and use of naloxone training, all day long at the @DDNMagazine conference. Producing a whole day full of new life savers. Why are you not on Twitter, Philippe? pic.twitter.com/TkBeo6LDjQ
— judith yates (@judithyates1) July 12, 2024
Really enjoying the @DDNMagazine conference. Great to see @NaloxoneMan pic.twitter.com/xCIWnFqcmj
— Gordon Hay (@DrGordonHay) July 11, 2024
Some lovely photos from the @DDNMagazine conference yesterday!#DDN #SIAS #DDNConverence pic.twitter.com/52PoggSxde
— SIASSolihull (@SIASSolihull) July 12, 2024
@SSchlossenberg GREAT to hear you speak at #ddnconf & say “None of this works without community”. That is why @Camerados_org & our #PublicLivingRoom is here today. Inspired by #OPS overdose prevention sites you spoke of #acceptance #connection #WeAreCamerados @DDNMagazine pic.twitter.com/rHwtnLJ4dI
— Maff Potts (@MaffPotts) July 11, 2024
We're excited to be at the @DDNMagazine Conference 2024. Here with @nextstepsbolton and other recovery community organisations. Looking forward to a day of presentations and networking. #DDNconference pic.twitter.com/4OSkmksE5d
— Neala Farr (@NFarrGMMH) July 11, 2024
@NaloxoneMan visits the team @Birchwood_Kal @DDNMagazine pic.twitter.com/ObHHW15WQu
— Martin Blakebrough (@mblakebrough62) July 11, 2024
SUIT are here at @DDNMagazine #conference in #Birmingham
Fantastic to see @TurningPointUK @hussey_deb educating towards #Nitazenes life saving #Naloxone provisions #peerled support #SUITvoicesofrecovery pic.twitter.com/OdalNDInyb— SUIT MBE (@SUITeam) July 11, 2024
Met some great people at @DDNMagazine conference already, including Keiran from @WhitfProducts @NewVisionBrad what do you reckon to these for #Bradford? pic.twitter.com/vknBnUWToM
— Project 6 (@Project6_) July 11, 2024
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Good motivation for peer support and lived experience at the DDN conference 2024 #ddnconf some awesome speakers so far pic.twitter.com/rUqpPY5Qlr
— Harm Reduction UK (@HarmReductionUK) July 11, 2024
Drug and alcohol related deaths are a national emergency.
At the DDN conference today with my amazing @ForwardTrust colleagues.
Speaking with charities from across the UK working day and night to end the crisis & restore hope.#ddnconf #addiction #recoveryispossible pic.twitter.com/MBOZ5657dh
— Sally Benton (@Sally_Benton) July 11, 2024
Catching up with @annaddition at #DDNConf, if you've not seen her Mother 2 Mother resources on @ReducingHarm make sure you check it out https://t.co/gvFUAjTY0i
Best campaign we've seen in a long time pic.twitter.com/W9jWX4r8RQ
— Project 6 (@Project6_) July 11, 2024
Great to be at the DDM conference today. #ddnconf
Do come and say 'hi' and learn more about how we can support gas and nitrous oxide users. pic.twitter.com/RNAxg5ADY7— Re-Solv (@resolvUK) July 11, 2024
Had a great day at the #DDN conference, ticked something off my bucket list and met the legendary Naloxone Man @TimCGLCam @CGL_Cambs @NaloxoneMan pic.twitter.com/i4ss37zJZP
— Ben Jones (@BenJ_LeadNurse) July 11, 2024
At the @DDNMagazine DDN Drink & Drugs 2024 Conference with @VoicesActionCh1 (pic of us having a quick pit stop on route). #ddnconf #strongertogether #peerpower pic.twitter.com/HGBfwPRR1e
— Steady Jay (@CardiffSoul) July 11, 2024
Talking about HepC elimination before the WHO 2030 target at #DDNconf Everyone can get tested via kit sent to you by post. (Scan QR code). Is your service on this map? @DDNMagazine pic.twitter.com/ZrTuNvxZ6N
— judith yates (@judithyates1) July 11, 2024
Shayla always speaks sense and brings the facts! @SSchlossenberg @DDNMagazine @release #harmreduction#strongertogether #DDNConf At the DDN Conference 2024 (11th July 2024) pic.twitter.com/3fjZYFjdzB
— Harm Reduction UK (@HarmReductionUK) July 13, 2024
Final topic of today's @DDNMagazine conference is around the political perspective. Important topic for a new harm-reduction business like us! pic.twitter.com/fodjEh1A0Y
— Whitford Products (@WhitfProducts) July 11, 2024
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It was great listening to @DeanneBurch10 from @HepC_U_Later and Deborah Moores from Humankind – who gave us an update on the fight to tackle #hepC and the importance of acting now pic.twitter.com/691eyh5EEH
— Inclusion (@Inclusion_NHS) July 11, 2024
We are at #ddnconf today in Birmingham to gather and learn from the UK #drugpolicy #harmreduction community. Grab one of our flyers to get all the info on #HR25 pic.twitter.com/CgoVNSs1Ra
— Harm Reduction International (@HRInews) July 11, 2024
@NaloxoneMan with Kaniz and me @DDNMagazine conference @Kaleidoscope68 pic.twitter.com/ayUXaEDuhq
— Martin Blakebrough (@mblakebrough62) July 11, 2024
We. Are. Go!
All set up at the @DDNMagazine conference. Come visit our stall to find out how you can get public access naloxone in your area! pic.twitter.com/VFpDpDgP2W— Whitford Products (@WhitfProducts) July 11, 2024
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Opening of the16th @DDNMagazine conference. My favourite conference. Remembering Lee Cunningham. I met him here every year from the first. pic.twitter.com/8UTZjfEDY6
— judith yates (@judithyates1) July 11, 2024
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@DDNMagazine conference talking about @Birchwood_Kal pic.twitter.com/gOg3dwuLlr
— Martin Blakebrough (@mblakebrough62) July 11, 2024