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‘By our silence we let others define us’
[…] leaders are all people who are in long-term recovery from addiction. In order that we don’t get diverted from our primary purpose we are not involved in mental health advocacy and wider social justice issues. We have no opinion on political and philosophical ideologies, different approaches to community development and public health, or whose truth […]
Doing it for ourselves
[…] In general, life is easier. However, the modern world has brought us challenges not faced by previous generations, and the symptoms are evident almost everywhere. Obesity, malnutrition, mental illness, domestic violence and addiction are rife. The demise of extended families and the loss of a sense of community have left a significant proportion of […]
Is anyone in?
[…] said. ‘We give them just the right amount of support to sustain their tenancy and support them into the community.’ This support extended beyond housing to mobility, mental health, addiction – ‘the whole gamut of problems’. And progress had been encouraging: ‘people we house through BAC have a far greater rate of successful tenancies,’ he […]
Children and Young People Domestic Abuse Practitioner
[…] domestic abuse services across the Northwest of England, including refuges for women and children, safe houses for men, community support, and extra support for those facing addiction, mental health, or other issues. We understand the serious impact domestic abuse can have, especially on health and wellbeing, and provide support and guidance to help survivors live […]
POWDER KEG
[…] on it” or “It’s not addictive”.’ Some of his patients had also heard about ketamine’s legitimate use in treating depression and were self-medicating with it for their mental health issues – going from recreational use at the weekends to using it daily. The physical consequences of these increasing rates of use were something he saw […]
Employment Specialist
[…] and move towards a better future, this could be the perfect opportunity to make a real difference every day. You’ll support people facing barriers to employment, including mental health challenges, long-term health conditions, disabilities and other life circumstances, helping them find meaningful work, sustain employment and progress towards greater independence. You’ll manage your own caseload […]
Employment Specialist
Are you passionate about helping people unlock their potential through meaningful employment? We’re looking for a motivated Employment Specialist to support people living with mental health conditions, long-term physical health conditions, or disabilities to move into work that suits their skills, strengths, and ambitions. Working across Medway and Gravesham, you’ll deliver the Individual Placement and […]
All Change
[…] is that all treatment services, whether residential or community services, will be based within the hospital directorate; more specifically within the section of this directorate that deals with ‘community based services for people with mental health needs’. This means that there should be a similarity of approach to community drug and alcohol services and residential rehabilitation services.We wait to see whether this means that the methodology […]
WithYou in Scotland named finalist for Scottish Charity of the Year
[…] who brings his own experience of recovery to his work. He said: ‘At WithYou, I feel valued. They support me, my recovery, my physical health, and my mental health. There hasn’t been a day since I started where I’ve not wanted to go to my work.’ Almost everyone in Scotland has been touched by drug […]
Safe haven
[…] the symptoms. For commissioning bodies, public health teams, and providers looking for robust, effective delivery models that fully align with the renewed national focus on addressing co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions, The Nest provides a compelling blueprint. It demonstrates that collaboration is not just beneficial – it’s cost-effective and clinically necessary for achieving […]
WithYou encourages early intervention with Darlington schools to prevent young people from drug harm
[…] the strength or ingredients. We’re also seeing a shift away from alcohol and towards shared drug use as part of the night-time economy. ‘Extensive use can trigger mental health challenges and increase the risk of physical harm. We support young people to reduce use in ways that work for them, identifying personal goals and meeting […]
In residence
[…] number of people needing residential treatment is growing quicker than we are. People are coming to us with more complex needs, from new and emerging drugs to mental and physical health difficulties to the pressures of poverty and isolation. Kate Prosser is CEO at Bosence Farm Today, around 20 per cent of our staff […]
The role of rehab in today’s recovery landscape
[…] a more complex referral landscape Today, we’re seeing increasingly complex referrals across our services. Many individuals arrive at rehab not only with substance dependency, but with: Significant mental health needs Housing instability Serious physical health complications There is a real opportunity to reshape how we understand, and deliver, addiction recovery in the UK A particular […]
Rob Burns – I am a…
[…] which is an incredibly valuable and under-used resource. It has the potential to be integrated much more widely, not just in substance misuse services, but also in mental health teams, GP surgeries, liver clinics, housing services, schools – and even in sport and education settings. There’s such a high demand for support, and DrinkCoach can […]
Ruby reflections
[…] now runs nine women’s centres across South West England and Wales. The centres work with women facing multiple unmet needs – substance use, trauma, violence and abuse, mental ill-health, housing instability, poverty, parental challenges and criminal justice involvement. Support is trauma-informed, gender-responsive and rooted in what works – a trusted therapeutic relationship, one-to-one sessions, […]
Richard Hopper – I am a…
[…] homeless people, to deliver training and distribute naloxone to staff and volunteers at the project. On a recent Saturday, I went to a festival raising money for mental health where we hosted a stall. A colleague and I also gave a talk about alcohol to the fire brigade, and we’re working with the police and […]
Sign up for Adfam’s latest training courses
[…] suggests that frontline practitioners are experiencing symptoms of burnout at an increasing rate. Working daily with high numbers of complex caseloads is taking its toll on worker mental and physical health and work-life balance. With record numbers of staff leaving social care, it’s clear that workers need support to combat the impact of burnout […]
Rough sleeping to be decriminalised after 200 years
[…] people who are rough sleeping; everyone facing this issue has their own heartbreaking story to tell of how they ended up on the streets – from complex mental and physical health issues to an increasingly unaffordable housing market. The answer is not to criminalise people for living on the streets but instead to focus […]
Celebrating recovery through a lens
[…] happy that I’ve been given this opportunity once again.’ Councillor Lisa Denson, Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Cabinet Member for A Fairer Future (Poverty, Public Health and Mental Health), said, ‘This exhibition is amazing, really inspirational, and you can see all the hard work and passion that’s gone into it. We want residents in our […]
Comfort zone
[…] the damage is chronic and irreversible, which is devastating for a young adult. Compounding the issue is the psychological impact, which is exacerbated by the deterioration in mental health typically seen with addiction. There’s little doubt, therefore, of the urgency with which services ought to respond – whether by implementing preventative initiatives or providing appropriate […]
Delphi fundraising duo take on Great Manchester Run for The ARC
[…] warm welcoming space for people to grow and build a new life for themselves, whether this is the local community or ex-offenders from local prisons. It provides mental health and recovery-based services aiming to become physically, mentally, and emotionally well and a responsible member of society. If you’d like to donate, head to the team’s […]
Over the threshold
[…] it easy for young people to enter the programme ‘without pressure, while we’re gradually helping them to improve their situation,’ he said – including better access to mental health and drug and alcohol services. It had been evaluated through multiple studies over the last decade in France and Quebec, where it also operates, with all […]
The power of persistence
[…] with Darwen Council. Regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Spark provides effective treatments and teaches strategies for long-lasting change, with the aim of improving physical and mental health as well as increasing self-worth and the ability to start rebuilding supportive and positive relationships. Zoe Brindle builds trust through her weekly outreach service, providing Blackburn’s […]
Building a network
[…] local and countywide providers, and subsequently, the Equinox project managers met with service providers and attended team meetings, explaining referral procedures. They also met with the community mental health team, GPs, the YMCA and A&E referral workers. In March 2013, premises for the confidential groups were secured, and in April the cannabis and alcohol groups […]
Secure environments
[…] to access housing and facilitate change towards recovery – as defined by the person. Multi-agency working is at the heart of the project, with a team comprising mental health nurses, support officers from both a social landlord and the local authority, and myself – a domestic abuse practitioner. REACH also benefits from the support and […]
No judgement
[…] their work with disadvantaged women whose addiction might be the primary issue but where it was often a symptom of underlying problems relating to poverty, abuse or mental health. SAOL did not insist on drug-free recovery but focused on helping women find their strengths and what they wanted from life. ‘When a woman walks through […]
Wales considers raising minimum unit price to 65p
[…] years earlier. While assessing the impact of MUP against the backdrop of ‘the pandemic, persistently high levels of inflation and the cost-of-living crisis’ had been challenging, said mental health minister Sarah Murphy in a written statement, evidence showed that the legislation had ‘had an impact on the sale of cheap, high-strength alcohol products, with prices increasing. This has […]
On the brink
[…] transfer of drug and alcohol use from parents to children. These services also create a network of family-focused resources including maternity care, specialist midwives, health visitors, perinatal mental health, GP services and more, all accessed from one residential setting. It’s devastating that all this will be lost because of a failure to create a simple […]
Taking Action on Addiction parliamentary reception
[…] to help get addiction and recovery further up the political agenda. The stakes are high – it is true that thousands of people overcome addiction and related mental health problems every year but it is also true that thousands of others die every year from drug and alcohol related causes – this tragic trend is […]
A third of services report funding decrease
[…] been established. Almost 170 services from across the country were surveyed for the report, with many respondents highlighting ‘significant’ problems in offering support around housing, employment and mental and physical wellbeing. Almost half, meanwhile, said they were employing fewer frontline staff and six out of ten reported an increase in the use of volunteers. […]
Improved support needed for older people
[…] ‘partly reflect the health consequences of long-term drug or alcohol use’, there are also a significant number of ‘late starters’ using substances to self-medicate the physical and mental issues associated with growing old, it stresses. The physiological changes associated with getting older also mean that this population group can be at increased risk of […]
Radical acts
[…] liberation. At the same time, the school equips participants with skills to meet the immediate needs of their communities. This includes practical workshops on harm reduction techniques, mental health safety planning, and de-escalation skills, among others. By sharing and building on each other’s skills, whilst collectively sharpening structural analysis, RATS aims to build more resilient […]
Cumbria Addiction Services Pre-Commissioning Market Engagement Sessions
Cumbria are interested in speaking to all potential providers, whether clinical, LERO, recovery support, mental health, or any other provider who feels they can make a positive impact.
More support needed for older people with drug and alcohol problems
[…] ‘partly reflect the health consequences of long-term drug or alcohol use’, there are also a significant number of ‘late starters’ using substances to self-medicate the physical and mental issues associated with growing old, it stresses. The physiological changes associated with getting older also mean that this population group can be at increased risk of […]
Precious moments
[…] paid a visit. Hendrik [vc_column_text] Over 60 years Turning Point has established itself as a leading health and social care provider for people tackling substance use and mental health issues, as well as helping those with learning disabilities to lead independent lives. To mark this special birthday, 60 objects were selected by a panel of […]
A third of services report funding decrease
[…] been established. Almost 170 services from across the country were surveyed for the report, with many respondents highlighting ‘significant’ problems in offering support around housing, employment and mental and physical wellbeing. Almost half, meanwhile, said they were employing fewer frontline staff and six out of ten reported an increase in the use of volunteers. […]
London Homelessness Awards
[…] not easy. ‘My key worker Liam was brilliant, he checks on me even now. He will call me, ask me how I’m feeling, ask me about my mental health. He also helps with my housing, helps stuff get done – things that I need to improve my life.’ Anna Raleigh, Bi-borough Director of Public Health, […]
Ex-military veteran credits WithYou for his alcohol recovery
[…] veteran in Cornwall, is urging serving personnel, veterans and families to seek support with any challenges they may be experiencing in relation to drugs, alcohol or their mental health. WithYou offers tailored support to members of the armed forces community who are experiencing challenges with drugs or alcohol. By acknowledging their unique experiences, specific needs […]
Treating addiction and transforming lives at Broadway Lodge
[…] the coast in North Somerset. • Treatment for addiction to alcohol, drugs, gambling, sex and gaming. • 24/7 medical support. The team includes registered general nurses, registered mental health nurses and a consultant psychiatrist. • Medically managed detoxification. • Comprehensive daily therapeutic programme with counsellors available on site 9am-9pm weekdays and 8am-5pm at weekends. • […]
How far have you come?
[…] more optimistic model based on individual wellbeing, quality of life and active engagement in the community. This transition to a recovery approach echoes the evidence from the mental health field where recovery has been shown to be characterised by a clutch of linked characteristics – connectedness, hope, identity, meaning and empowerment (collectively, CHIME; Leamy et […]
More women encouraged to feel empowered and seek support for drug and alcohol use
[…] can be difficult with some women preferring to access materials digitally, often looking for self-help online. WithYou’s Webchat available from wearewithyou.org.uk offers free, expert advice on issues relating to drugs, alcohol and mental health, staffed by a specialised team of advisors trained to offer brief interventions, advice, signposting and emotional support. DDN magazine is a free publication self-funded through advertising. […]
Brighter outlook
[…] housing, and digital skills training to help people back into employment. They give ‘cooking on a budget’ classes to help improve physical health and walks to support mental wellbeing, as well as specialist sessions, including for members of the armed forces community. The women-only support group The Fabulous Flamingos provides a safe space for […]
Welcome to Esh Community
[…] Diagnosis Potential Dual Diagnosis residents are considered on an individual basis. The initial pre-assessment will consider the severity and stability of the co-occurring mental illness. In general, mental health disorders can dramatically improve when the drug/alcohol misuse is treated. Detox and Treatment Residents are medically assisted through detox and then encouraged to explore and understand […]
Forward awarded contract for integrated adult & young people substance misuse service in Thurrock
[…] experience when accessing health and care services. Other partners will include charities such as Open Door and the Essex Recovery Foundation, as well as local partners in mental health, primary and secondary care, adult social care and children’s services, criminal justice services and housing services. Forward Trust executive director of substance misuse Jason Moore said, […]
Language Barriers
[…] living with substance use disorders is changing – but that wouldn’t be true.’ This meant it was now vital to reach parity between addiction and other chronic mental health conditions, he said. ‘Addiction thrives on isolation, and the remedy is human connection. Reconnecting with my family and friends and community is what keeps addiction at […]
Highest ever drug death total for England and Wales
[…] government-funded naloxone programme for England, with all frontline police trained and equipped to administer and distribute it and take-home kits issued by emergency departments, ambulance services and mental health trusts. ‘We know from our work that the use of drugs is often a way to cope with despair and distress due to trauma, poverty, and […]
Services designed by women for women – Taking a gender transformative approach
[…] and alcohol treatment with intensive support across a range of different needs. Therefore, Ophelia House offers a safe and therapeutic environment, with trauma-responsive delivery, onsite counselling, and mental health support. As well as specialist interventions for women who have experienced domestic violence, housing, health and family support. The consultation group also felt that the group […]
Met seizes 150,000 nitazene tablets
[…] reduction advice on nitazenes. (News, January 2023): Fentanyl behind 80% increase in New York’s overdose deaths Search the DDN archive for more on nitazenes, fentanyl and synthetic opioids. [/vc_column_text] [vc_column_text]Search some commonly used tags ACMD Alcohol cannabis commissioning covid-19 criminal justice drug-related deaths drug policy drug related death gambling harm reduction hepatitis C homelessness mental health Naloxone OST overdose PHE prison public health nitazenes Recovery Residential Drug Treatment Scotland smoking Stigma young people[/vc_column_text] dark web
‘Significant challenges’ to meeting government’s drug strategy ambitions, warns National Audit Office
[…] distributing drug strategy funding and implementing new projects resulted in a 14 per cent underspend in 2022-23, and there has also been ‘slower progress in recruiting medical, mental health and other professionals.’ Lack of certainty post-2025 is also restricting the ability of local areas to recruit and plan, the document warns, with some ‘already asking […]
DDN October 2023
The more we understand, the better we can help With Mental Health Awareness Day this month, we’re looking at some key areas of support. Our cover story explores moral injury (p6) – an area we haven’t talked about directly before, but which traces a clear path from combat-related experiences to escaping trauma through substances. Veterans […]
Celebrating recovery with Peer Mentor graduates in Somerset
[…] other service users to achieve recovery too. Alice, SDAS Peer Mentor said, “I lost my child through alcohol addiction. I gave up my job as a mental health nurse. I lost my whole life and ended up remanded to prison… I am very passionate about recovery. About women in recovery, about Mums and Dads […]
Humankind approaches to drug-related offending and dual diagnosis showcased in first national drug strategy...
[…] ICoN, a partnership between Humankind and Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) has also been spotlighted. The new initiative supports people in the county with both mental health and drug and alcohol issues. Dame Carol Black recently attended an event to mark the launch of ICoN, commenting on her hope that “other areas will […]
Seeing purple
[…] finding their version of recovery, abstinent or otherwise, in the core economy for decades, centuries, long before services came along. The emerging recovery movement (in drugs and mental health) has started to make the core economy more visible in recognition of its increasing importance. Five thousand people on a recovery walk, many of them marginalised […]
New Hope’s coronation celebration
[…] service hosted a BBQ on Friday 28th, April, in celebration of King Charles’ Coronation. Based in Lewisham, New Hope is a high-support service for men on a mental health journey of change and recovery. Service Manager Stella Asiimwe said that the BBQ was an opportunity for staff and residents to be part of the wider […]
Families First 2013
[…] go near her. Their response is to say that until she comes off heroin they cannot treat her, yet she uses the drug to cope with her mental illness and so is caught in a catch-22 situation. Some years ago she had a manic episode and attacked my younger daughter with the kitchen knives. […]
Mum’s the word
[…] real tools or therapy are given, or real time invested to help mothers mitigate or deal with their issues. There are no strong cross links with children’s mental health services that may be able to provide the type of family therapy needed. We are then blamed and labelled as failures at motherhood when things go […]
TRAINING DIR DDN 1113
[…] 1b 0 101 w ww.e m erg in ghoriz o ns.o rg KEY Alcohol training:Includes identification and brief advice (IBA) and brief interventions Complementary training: Includes hypnotherapy, acupuncture, holistic treatments, wellbeing and nutrition Workforce development: Includes better standards training and preparing for CQC registration Drug training: Includes stimulant use, opiates and smoking Dual diagnosis: Co-existence of a mental disorder and substance misuse disorder Criminal justice: Includes probation, police and prison Psychsocial therapies: Includes CBT, counselling, 12-step programmes, behavioural train ing, anger management, motivational training and psychometric screening Family support: Includes family patterns, systemic theory and family meetings Harm reduction: Includes safer injectingbsmokingbdrinking, BBV Service user training: Includes mentoring, volunteering, basic skills Assessed: Is the participant evaluated or assessed? Accreditation: Is this accredited training? DANOS: Is all or part of this training mapped to DANOS? PT: Part time FT: Full time DL: Distancebe-Learning […]
Forward’s Social Impact Report 2021-22
[…] through our online chat support service, reaching and connecting the most isolated and disadvantaged groups in society; Six service categories across 70 distinct projects, encompassing substance misuse, mental health, employment, support for people on probation, housing, recovery, and family and young people’s services; With all service categories receiving consistently outstanding feedback from service users, partners, […]
SIG London services Black History Month celebration
[…] the national anthems of various countries represented on the day. Other activities included two guest speakers, one from Lewisham Community Support Plus and the other a retired mental health consultant. There were poems by New Hope Residents and a talk on Black History by a Jigsaw participant and resident, as well as a demonstration of […]
A little respect
[…] and editors were encouraged to reach out to groups and communities to learn more about their work. ‘We’ve seen fantastic progress over the years around reporting of mental health issues, including support information being included at the end of every article, stigmatising language decreasing, and the use of positive and educational images,’ said Justina Murray, […]