'What an incredible day… There were so many incredible people to catch up with & exciting projects to engage with' – @SUITeam
The DDN Conference is over for another year – huge thanks to all of this year's visitors, exhibitors and speakers for a fantastic day. Missed the conference? Attended but want a refresher? Here you will find links to reports, video footage, photos and feedback, as well as the full conference coverage in the September issue of DDN!
'Inspiring and thought-provoking discussions – new ideas aplenty to bring away, collaborate, and turn into positive change' – @lukeoneil84
Read conference reports
Session one
The first session explored how people could unite to address the ever-increasing risks from nitazenes and other potent synthetic drugs:
- Deb Hussey and Jude Duncan, Turning Point
- Shayla Schlossenberg, Release
- B3 Brent
'A humbling and inspiring day' – @CGLinWF
Session two
The day’s second session heard from three different organisations who were putting lived experience at the heart of their activities:
- Gareth Balmer and the Fife WithYou team
- Stella Kityo, Soulgetic
- Red Rose Recovery
'As always, great conversations and inspirational speakers' – @ViaOrg_
Session three
The afternoon saw lively, interactive discussions on three crucial topics – the ongoing fight against hep C, ensuring user involvement is genuine and at the heart of services, and getting the sector’s key issues into the in-trays of our new crop of MPs:
- Deanne Burch, Hep C U Later, and Deborah Moores, Humankind
- Nic Adamson, Change Grow Live
- Mike Trace, Forward Trust
'Great to be trained to use naloxone' – @DrGordonHay
Watch video footage
Watch some highlight reels here for a quick recap of the day!
'My favourite conference' – @judithyates1
Browse conference photos
Take a look at a selection of pics from the big day and see if you can spot yourself here!
'The event had lots of great speakers and offered an excellent opportunity to network' – @VoicesActionCh1
See our feedback
We’ve taken to social media to share some of your fantastic conference feedback. Read some highlights here.
'Good motivation for peer support and lived experience… some awesome speakers' – @HarmReductionUK
DDN September 2024
The September 2024 issue of DDN magazine includes full conference coverage. Take a peek here.
'Had a great day… ticked something off my bucket list and met the legendary Naloxone Man' – @BenJ_LeadNurse
DDN Conference 2025
We’ll be back in 2025!
Stay tuned for date and venue information coming soon.
We look forward to seeing you all at the DDN Conference 2025!
'Mint turn out as always' – @GBMC73
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