An incredible, impactful video about choices and chances on the outside. Getting out of prison – which way to go – slip into the old life and a well-worn path back inside, or take a different route to a life free from addiction and crime and full of new possibilities? The desperate choice so many […]
Emerging Futures
How lived experience can change lives
The power of real life stories People with substance misuse problems or criminal convictions can face prejudice and barriers to getting back into mainstream society, finding employment and rebuilding their lives. Enabling people with past experience tell their stories is one way of helping to overcome the stigma associated with substance misuse and give a […]
Working towards a positive future
Restoring lost hope in Burnley A recent powerful article in The Guardian by John Harris about the effects of the pandemic and the cut to Universal Credit in Burnley ended with a call for the Government to restore what they have taken away from people in this struggling community. Working with Pastor Mick Fleming at […]
Passion and competency at Emerging Futures
“Passion alone is not enough” I consider myself one of the lucky ones. I have a job that I am passionate about. Yet I didn’t just fall into this role, my pathway into working in health and social care began with volunteering. I had spent my early years chasing a shallow dream of money, influence […]
Emerging Stronger conference 2021
Emerging Stronger Conference 2021 Yesterday we welcomed staff, professional partners and friends of Emerging Futures (EF), to share and learn from each other at our annual staff conference. Held in the inspiring setting of The Monastery in Manchester, the conference was a welcome opportunity to connect with each other, reflect on and commemorate events of […]
Emerging Futures, emerging stronger
Emerging Stronger – our annual staff conference – brings together staff and valued partners from across the country to connect, reflect and commemorate the past 24 months.
Homelessness, substance misuse and premature death
Substance misuse, poor health and homelessness are often found together and are directly linked to early death….
Rebuilding communities, places and lives
It’s hard not to title a blog about Dame Carol Black’s independent review for government that sets out a way forward on drug treatment and recovery ‘Back to the Future’….
