SOUTHWEST
PROJECT RAISES
LEGAL HIGH
AWARENESS
A NEW PROJECT HAS BEEN LAUNCHED
by Addaction in
Cornwall to offer advice on the risks associated with
new psychoactive substances.
To raise awareness, the project will put up posters
about the side effects of legal highs, and a series of
drop-in sessions and workshops will be held to offer
factual information and advice on preventing harm,
and answer the questions of anyone seeking help.
Addaction Cornwall has also created a Facebook
group to provide online support.
‘There are so many myths about these new
substances,’ said operations manager Darren Jones.
‘This project will bring the facts to people's attention
so they know all about the dangers and risks involved
and hopefully make safer choices.’
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MENTAL HEALTH
CHARITY ORGANISES
ELECTION HUSTINGS
LONDON CYRENIANS
will be organising a
series of mental health hustings in London in
the run-up to the general election.
Working withWestminster Mind, K&C Mind,
and Hammersmith and Fulham St Mungo’s
Broadway, Cyrenians have created the ‘I’m In!’
events with the aim of raising awareness and
increasing political empowerment for those in
mental health treatment across London.
Representatives from the Conservative,
Green, Labour and Liberal Democrat parties
will be present at each event.
For more information, contact
NEW BRIGHTON
SERVICE OPENS
A NEW DRUG AND ALCOHOL SERVICE
opened
in Brighton this month, offering a drop-in
service and 24-hour helpline to support local
service users.
Launched on 1 April, the Pavilions
Partnership, led by Cranstoun, worked closely
with Surrey and Borders NHS Partnership
Foundation Trust, Equinox, the Brighton Oasis
Project, YMCA Downslink and Cascade Creative
Recovery to develop a service that would re-
spond to the needs of service users in Brighton.
Pavilions will offer street outreach and
hostel in-reach teams, and specialist and
dedicated support for families, carers, and
women with specific needs.
DRUGS MANAGER
RETIRES AFTER 26
YEARS OF SERVICE
STEPH NOBLE
, registered manager at
Broadway Lodge, retired this month after 26
years of commitment and dedicated care to
the charity’s clients. Over her career she has
supported more than 13,000 individuals
during their journey towards abstinence.
Broadway Lodge CEO Brian Dudley
presented Noble with a present and plaque in
appreciation of her years of work.
LOCAL RESIDENTS TO
INFLUENCE PUBLIC
SERVICES
SOUTHAMPTON RESIDENTS
are being invited
by the council to take part in local decision
making by joining Southampton’s People’s
Panel.
The aim of the panel is to influence how
public services are delivered, as well as
highlighting issues that need to be
addressed, and will help Southampton City
Council and Southampton City Clinical
Commissioning Group (CCG) to meet the
needs of local residents.
Anyone over the age of 18 is invited to
join the panel.
For more information, visit
democracy/have-your-say/peoples-panel-
questions.aspx
HUMBERCARE
CHANGES WORK
RECOGNISED
HUMBERCARE CHANGES
staff were recently
recognised for their work at an event held at
the House of Commons.
Parliamentary under secretary of state for
public health Jane Ellison thanked Changes
staff members David Reade and Adele Birbeck
for their work in supporting public health.
Birbeck was also recognised for her efforts
in working with and supporting families.
David Reade, Adele
Birbeck, Jane Ellison
MP and Tony
Margetts, the
commissioning
manager of drug
and alcohol
treatment in the
East Riding.
Darren Jones:
‘There are so
many myths
about these
new
substances.’
DRUGSWORKER
TO RUN LONDON
MARATHON
A DRUGS WORKER
based in Somerset will be
running the London marathon to raise money
for Addaction.
Ex service user Joe James, who has been in
recovery for five years, has been working as a
substance misuse practitioner for 18 months
and runs regularly as part of her recovery. She
aims to raise money to support the services that
helped her during her treatment.
‘A drugs service kept me alive and offered me hope when I didn’t
think I had any,’ said James. ‘I’m so passionate about raising as much
money as I can for this cause. It’s a personal mission.’
To sponsor Joe visit
Joe James:
‘A drugs
service kept
me alive and
offered me
hope when I
didn’t think I
had any...
It’s a personal
mission.’
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