On Wednesday 23rd October, the Taking Action on Addiction campaign is hosting a breakfast reception for MPs at 9am in the Terrace Pavillion, House of Commons.
With a new government and over half the number of MPs elected for the first time, this gives us a great opportunity to enlist new supporters 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 increasing and requires urgent action from the new government.
Please join us in fighting for greater understanding, and better treatment, for the people, families and communities that are struggling with addiction.
Due to strict security in the House of Commons, this is an invitation only event. If you are able to attend, please contact Fiona.mcdonald@forwardtrust.org.uk
You may have had a new MP since the election, you can find your local MP and their email address here.
Please find a template email below to send to your MP:
Parliamentary reception Taking Action on Addiction 23rd October 2024, 9am Terrace Pavillion
Dear
I am writing to you with an invitation to a parliamentary reception on 23rd October at 9am in the Terrace Pavillion.
The issue of addiction is important to me because…. (please use this opportunity to tell them about your experience/why you think it is important that they attend etc.)
I hope that you can attend the reception and support the Taking Action on Addiction campaign in parliament.
Name
Address (it’s important that you add your address as the MP will not respond)
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