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[…] can bring about whole-system change. I have seen some excellent practice but also practice that needs to improve – this requires integration into the recovery process of mental health and trauma support, housing support, and training and work opportunities.’ While the sector had ‘come a very long way’ since 2021, there was more to do, […]

[…] alcoholism remains and so the secrets and denial continue for many families. I started running a few years ago, pretty amateurish but it’s good for my health, mentally as much as physically. I have challenged myself to take part in the Great North Run and I want to finish in under two and a […]

[…] opiates standing at just 5 per cent. Homelessness looms large, especially for the opiate treatment group. More than two thirds of people in treatment reported having a mental health treatment need, which is broadly similar to last year but a substantial increase from 2018-19 when the figure was just over half. A fifth of people […]

[…] need them? It’s been clear that treatment may be necessary for many people to resolve addiction issues, but isn’t sufficient in itself to address the challenges of mental health, housing, education, employment and relationships. So in 2008, William White introduced the idea of recovery oriented systems of care (ROSC) to create a model of person-centred, […]

[…] psychiatrists, therapists, nurses and healthcare assistants. The team are specialists in dual diagnosis, allowing them to provide expert care to people struggling with both substance misuse and mental health issues, and PROMIS prides itself on a compassionate and supportive approach that is genuinely non-judgemental. As with anything, this level of quality comes at a price, […]

[…] intervention by local authorities when young people were ‘displaying signs’ such as a history of substance use or poor school attendance. Wraparound support from local youth offending teams could include support with mental health or substance use, as well as mentoring or extra tuition, the government states.  casual drug use crime and policing minister Kit Malthouse

[…]  Our Camden team boasts a dynamic and multidisciplinary composition, including service managers, consultant psychiatrists, doctors, nurses, healthcare assistants, recovery staff, volunteers, administrators, and peer mentors. Within community mental health teams, you will also work with social workers, occupational therapists, and psychologists. Collectively, we are dedicated to delivering optimal support and medical interventions for individuals accessing […]

[…] who were key members of LEROs – particularly as different addictions were so commonly linked. There were similar comments about the need for a ‘blended approach’ on mental health and addiction and the relevance of good-quality research. ‘We’ve been saying this stuff for years but when Dame Carol Black says it, it carries more weight,’ […]

[…] and on track. Remind yourself of the benefits and the reasons why you are sober Embracing a life free from drugs and alcohol can benefit your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. This decision can significantly reduce your risk of developing chronic health conditions like heart disease, stroke, liver disease, and cancer. Additionally, you may […]

[…] ‘continually fallen out of the grip of help’, he said, as well as ‘open the gateway’ to tackling serious associated issues such as exploitation, domestic violence and mental health problems. The response to street drinking begins at the ‘strategic level’, says the document, stressing that ‘evidence suggests that no single approach works on its own’. […]

[…] now far greater than it used to be. The same can be said for relational work with families, with a much-improved understanding of the impacts of trauma, mental health and domestic violence, and an overall greater recognition within services of the impacts of substance use on women and children. We’ve also seen a better understanding […]

[…] more options”. That means more access to counselling, psychotherapy, psychosocial and the like.’ Isn’t it the case that there can sometimes be long waiting times for NHS mental health services, though? ‘I don’t know the full national picture but for me locally I can draw on my IAPT services – our substance services are well […]

[…] for the candidates leaving prison on a pathway towards long-term paid employment, however (p14). This approach of  ‘personalised, blended support’ has also taken root in Cornwall, where mental health, drug rehabilitation and alcohol treatment requirements are considered as a treatment partnership (p16) – a theme also explored in our new commissioning series on p10. And […]

[…] as stereotypes, and we were able to ask questions that allowed them to demonstrate empathy and open up their human side, including sharing their own experiences of mental health challenges or family experience of addiction. For candidates who had not previously worked in drug and alcohol services it provided them with a different perspective and […]

[…] young people we work with in Redbridge will really benefit from these inspirational sessions and access to their leisure facilities, to help improve both their physical and mental health and wellbeing.”  Rob Harris, Operational Manager at Box Up Crime added, “This is an amazing opportunity for us at Box Up Crime to be involved in […]

[…] our website so we can make it easier for people to get help. We know that 1 in 6 people experience issues with drugs, alcohol or other mental health problems but only a small number of these people are in touch with services. Most people don’t know where to go to get help, or who […]

Equinox's residential alcohol treatment service staff at Aspinden Wood are on a mission to make sure every resident becomes stronger, happier and healthier.

[…] vulnerable young woman with the intent to destroy her is a deeply despicable act of bullying. Matthew Norman, Independent, 22 July   Failed relationships, aspirations not achieved, mental breakdown, poverty, unhappiness, alcoholism, drug addiction. All of that the consequence of someone having behaved badly towards them several decades before. Maybe put a hand on […]

[…] event is the ten-year anniversary conference and our chance to demonstrate that each and every life matters. Our programme covers all areas – new drug treatment, alcohol, mental health, naloxone, outreach, BBVs, detox, prescribing, conquering stigma – and ways that the recovery community can engage those not in treatment. The ‘Big Discussion’ session will tackle […]

[…] StreSS – a balancing act? News focus Should drug users be prescribed alternatives to street heroin in another anthrax outbreak? p6 INsIde story How a struggle with mental health issues saw Frankie end up in prison p14 Prof Ile John-Peter Kools on the challenges to harm reduction in an age of austerity p18 Why practitioners […]

[…] it encourages best practice and gives an opportunity to shout about it. So, I challenge nurses and organisations over the next six months to encourage attendance at addiction conferences and be inspired! I hope to see you there! Ishbel Straker is a clinical director, registered mental health nurse, independent nurse prescriber and board member of IntNSA

[…] film and other media used effectively to support those who may consider themselves marginalised or misrepresented, such as members of BME and LGBT communities, and those with mental health needs or criminal justice issues. Paul from London, who took part in the Recovery Street Film Festival last year, was clear on what the benefits were […]

[…] to obtain a change to their OST for over two months. I would frequently treat people’s medical problems when they attended the substance misuse clinic – mainly mental health issues, infections (especially chest), groin abscesses, DVT etc. After the change in service, patients stopped attending for medical problems and turned up in A&E. In the […]

[…] StreSS – a balancing act? News focus Should drug users be prescribed alternatives to street heroin in another anthrax outbreak? p6 INsIde story How a struggle with mental health issues saw Frankie end up in prison p14 Prof Ile John-Peter Kools on the challenges to harm reduction in an age of austerity p18 Why practitioners […]

[…] all people joining the service. A multi-disciplinary team (MDT) which coordinates treatment. A clinical governance framework which includes audits, a track record on safety and quality assurance. Mental Capacity Act and the Deprivation of Liberties Safeguards (DOLS) CQC have a statutory duty to monitor the implementation of this Act. Obvious examples of where this […]

[…] signed an agreement with Devon Partnership NHS Trust to explore the potential of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy in the NHS. The use of drugs like ketamine in addiction and mental health treatment remains controversial, and would require approval from NICE to allow prescriptions by the NHS.  ‘The number of alcohol-related deaths has doubled since the pandemic began, […]

[…] the perfect location to enjoy some time in the bseautiful  Suffolb Countryside and Coastline, ideal for therapeutic  trips and family visits. The town of Ipswichs has a growing  recovery community. Our 12 Step programme delivers real long-term  success, 90% of clients successfully completing the  programme. Our feedbacb scores are 9 out of 10 for  therapy, detox and treatment. Averaging out at 8.9 out of  10 for all aspects of our service. Our programme mixes therapeutic groups including  CBT and art therapy with individuals counselling, debt,  housing advice, gym membership and walbs in the local  parbs. The groups focus on activities that explore brain  responses and relapse triggers, life events, personal  responsibility and spsiritual awareness. We also offer a  dynamic 12 step programme that will help you through all  the early steps in as clear, structured and meaningful way  with the help of bosth staff and qualifi  ed counsellors highly  experienced in 12 Sstep Recovery. Our expert therapists and  team are sbilled in successfulsly worbing with signsifi  cant  life trauma, abuse, PTSD and personality sdisorders. Our  individual worb withs you will always be person centred  and solution orientated. We help you recover  mentally, physically and spirituaslly,  providing a relaxed and friendly environment to establish  your own foundation of recovery. At The Recovery Hub to help with syour successful  return home we offer a full year of free aftercare where  you can be part of a group of other peoples in recovery  talbing about the challenges and ssuccesses of living as  happier and healthiser life free from addiction. RHI places you at the centre of your treatment, helping  you reach your full potential. blease call 0m300 030 33 33  to arrange admission with oumr highly experienced team.  They will guide you through our assessment to ensure  your treatment meets your needs. It’s never been easier to  get the help you, or your loved one requires. www.recoveryhubipswich.com The Recovery Hub Ipswich  Classifi  ed advertising | Services  www.drinkanddrugsnews.com June 2019 | drinkanddrugsnews | 19 •  12-step residential    […]

[…] Attendees were asked to consider the question and we received some very interesting and insightful responses, including:  Recovery for families is…  ‘A journey towards sustainable physical and mental health and wellbeing – a life without fear. No more walking on eggshells.’  ‘Teaching them to seek support for themselves, including how and when to then support […]

[…] obviously, it’s about patience.’ Given how long she worked with her, at what point did she feel ‘I’m starting to make some progress?’ ‘The nature of her mental health meant it was very up and down,’ she says. ‘We got her into college and things were going really well, but then they started to go […]

[…] average of nearly two volunteers for every member of paid staff. Policy changes such as welfare reforms, meanwhile, had also had a negative impact on service users’ mental health, financial stability and ability to find appropriate accommodation. ‘The tension between increasing demand for services and decreasing access to funding continues to erode the sector’s ability […]

How we built a new help and advice website for people with drug, alcohol and mental health issues. By Rosalyn Hewitt In March we changed our name to We Are With You and launched our new website www.wearewithyou.org.uk. Our acting Chief Executive Laura Bunt recently wrote about the reasons and research behind our name change. In short, we wanted […]

[…] a difference to vulnerable children and families. You will be part of a special team delivering an alternative form of care proceedings to improve outcomes for children, supporting parents to overcome substance misuse, mental health & domestic abuse problems that have put their children at risk of serious harm. Both full time and part time roles available

[…] a part of High Harm Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Project. As a Senior Worker, you will work as a part of multi-agency team, including Substance use Service, Police, Mental Health and IDVA’s, the aim of which is to intervene with those that have been identified as the most high-risk perpetrators of domestic abuse in West Sussex, […]

Q&A session with Terri-Ann Perkins, Mental Health & Substance Misuse Team Manager at Suffolk Family Carers, a charity providing support for family carers and overall winner at the GSK IMPACT Awards 2019, the first time a charity from the East of England has won the prestigious award. Suffolk Family Carers at the GSK IMPACT Awards […]

[…] vulnerable people. ‘One in every 100 Americans is incarcerated… we have broken families… a lot of fragmentation all over the place.’ He talks of getting substance and mental health services to integrate so they can reach out effectively. It’s a cohesive ethos that many UK services are doing their best to foster. Adfam addresses the […]

Almost 625,000 more people aged over 65 are now gambling online than at the start of the pandemic, according to analysis of Gambling Commission figures by the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych). The data relates to people gambling ‘at least once a month’, it says, some of whom could be at risk of developing a […]

[…] to give them some hope that they can recover.” The first episode is all about Vicky’s story. Vicky suffers with dual diagnosis whereby her addiction exists alongside complex mental health conditions including Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder. She discusses her treatment experience and how her thinking has changed as a result of the therapeutic work undertaken.  The […]

[…] the client at the forefront of our minds and not our own agenda. We must utilise one another’s skills and not be fearful of what each other brings to the table. Ishbel Straker is clinical director for a substance misuse organisation, a registered mental health nurse, independent nurse prescriber (INP), and a board member of IntANSA.

[…] integral member of a multidisciplinary team, supporting with specialist clinical interventions to people who use our services. About the role:  Working closely with your Nursing team to develop pathways to care  Support service users in opiate and alcohol interventions.  You will support on harm reduction interventions along with physical and mental health assessments. Keeping the peopl

[…] these stereotypes, despite one’s best intentions. The reality is that gender stereotypes affect so many aspects of life for women. They contribute towards limiting career choices, poor mental health, low self-esteem in girls and issues with body image, and a culture of toxic masculinity and violence against women going unchecked. The impact for boys and […]

[…] all know that drug/alcohol treatment clients have multiple needs, but there are not enough examples of truly integrated planning or care and, conversely, sometimes duplication of services. In particular, substance misuse and mental health services still work to separate methods and objectives, and support for children and family members is still an underfunded afterthought.    

[…] their journey. This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral part of a team delivering a range of interventions to those experiencing substance misuse, offending behaviours, mental and physical health, and difficulties living independently. Do you have the drive and passion to support individuals by being solution focused to improve their quality of […]

[…] in the community who are at a greater risk of smoking related harm. The support is targeted at those struggling with drugs and alcohol, people with a mental health diagnosis, people referred via criminal justice and pregnant women. Thanks to the Swap to Stop programme, we have been able to offer more people e-cigarettes and […]

[…] and challenging learner or participant groups, we with the rest of the organisation have recently introduced Wellbeing Days. These dedicated days provide valuable support for staff members’ mental health and self-care, an initiative that has been welcomed by colleagues. Our teams are challenged and supported by managers who are available, accessible and visible, providing the […]

[…] I started to interview people who had experience and found that a lot of guys had issues – abscesses, blue spots, sharing needles, and many were experiencing mental health issues and sleeping problems. Many were finding they were unable to have sex without drugs, and more and more men were losing control. Some were losing […]

[…] what she had to say:   “Volunteering gave me confidence and got me out of the house and doing something worthwhile.   “Giving back does so much for your mental health, even if it’s a few hours a week. I felt listened to, valued and part of a team and always felt comfortable and not judged about […]

[…] either tendering or contract re-negotiation in the previous year, and half expected to do so in the year ahead. A fifth of respondents felt that access to mental health services and/or housing support had worsened, suggesting that ‘better joined-up support for people with dual diagnosis and multiple and complex needs’ was necessary, the report states. […]

[…] on their journey?This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral part of a team delivering a range of interventions to those experiencing substance misuse, offending behaviours, mental and physical health, and difficulties living independently. Do you have the drive and passion to support individuals by being solution focused to improve their quality of […]

[…] this reason – a compassionate society should understand that most people struggling with addiction have come from childhoods characterised by abuse, neglect and poverty, or are facing mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety or loneliness. A compassionate response is to provide care, understanding, and the belief in people’s potential for recovery. It is good […]

[…] engaging in dialogue between faiths from the common ground opened by meditation. Meditatio hosts seminars, forums and workshops, produces publications and resources on the themes of education, Mental Health, the environment, Business and Finance, inter-religious dialogue and Citizenship. to find out more visit www.wccm.org or e: meditatio@wccm.org Other events hosted by Meditatio on Meditation and […]

[…] transparency about what’s going on locally. Once you’ve got that comparable data it becomes easy to say, “this needs to change”.’ The way that the conversation around mental health had evolved over the last few years had provided an inspiring example of what could be achieved, he said, but there were clearly major barriers to […]

[…] enjoying the reality of joined-up working – particularly (despite some initial trepidation) with their commissioners. In Leeds the community drugs services have coordinated their treatment citywide, involving GPs, mental health, housing and employment services and DIP employees, as well as drug workers. They talk about the benefits of listening, learning and sharing best practice – especially with […]

[…] clients expressing concerns about relapse. In isolation clients can often become demotivated and begin to think negatively about themselves and their futures. This often leads to poor mental health and lack of self-worth, both of which are key contributors to relapse. Based on Acorn’s experience, this may have wider ramifications as relapse has previously led […]

[…] than 30 per cent of those who have used drugs said they did so to deal with stress, and more than 20 per cent to self-medicate for mental health issues. Institutions should make sure that a range of appropriate support – including harm reduction advice – is made available to students, the document stresses, and students […]

[…] people, families and especially those fleeing domestic abuse. SIG Penrose not only helps with housing, but they support a person’s needs as a whole – from their mental health to welfare support and much more. I look forward to continuing working with SIG Penrose for the good of our town and to support people through […]

[…] makes you happy. Try and find a good balance. The easing of lockdown may feel like a threat to your current situation, if you are suffering with mental health issues and feel more comfortable the new routines you have established at home. Speaking to your workplace, and any support networks you have in place will […]

[…] where prescribing is concerned. The other major concern was the level of ignorance exposed, particularly on the effects of polydrug use, the signs of alcohol dependency, and detecting mental health problems. By talking and listening we can at least try to get to the root of what’s not working – so lets take debate way beyond one […]

[…] Team leader will support and manage a diverse team, who will be supporting service users with multiple and complex needs to reduce rough sleeping, to engage in mental Health Services, this may include the team working with Service Users with dual diagnosis, physical co-morbidities and or / or serious safeguarding concerns who will require intensive […]

[…] StreSS – a balancing act? News focus Should drug users be prescribed alternatives to street heroin in another anthrax outbreak? p6 INsIde story How a struggle with mental health issues saw Frankie end up in prison p14 Prof Ile John-Peter Kools on the challenges to harm reduction in an age of austerity p18 Why practitioners […]

[…] specialist family service in Scotland and our Sheffield-based specialist family service supporting England and Wales. Both work to prevent the harms of intergenerational substance use and poor mental health, and improve wellbeing. The family unit is the centre of the whole programme, and a lot of time is spent preparing each member of the family […]