The complex role of families in recovery Families and addiction Family relationships are often complicated at the best of times but can be so much harder when someone in the family uses drugs or alcohol. In this new blog series, we explore the challenging issues facing families who strive to stay together and overcome addiction. […]
Emerging Futures
Supportive and dedicated teamwork
‘On the Ground’ with Lauren Brookes Being trusted to do your best every day Emerging Futures publishes regular blogs about all sorts of topical issues. Throughout 2022, we are turning the spotlight on the people who work most closely with our service users. Our ‘On the Ground’ feature gives readers an insight into the diversity […]
Boosting employment opportunities for people in recovery
‘On the Ground’ with Geoff Kirkman Five years of good memories with Emerging Futures Emerging Futures publishes regular blogs about all sorts of topical issues. Now, and throughout 2022, we are turning the spotlight onto the people who work most closely with our service users. ‘On the Ground’ gives readers an insight into the diversity of […]
Tackling the stigma of addiction
‘On the Ground’ with Debbie Jackson Why people in recovery should be proud of their achievements Emerging Futures publishes regular blogs about all sorts of topical issues. Now, and throughout 2022, we are turning the spotlight onto the people who work most closely with our service users. Our ‘On the Ground’ feature will give readers […]
How a people-first culture sustained us through another challenging Covid year
Reflecting on the brave and energetic people at the heart of EF This year has been really challenging for us. By ‘us’ I mean our business partners, commissioners, service users and staff. Often, with no easy solutions in sight, it’s been a case of holding onto our vision, doing what we can with our service […]
We don’t ‘manage’ people – we nurture them
Why staff potential and wellbeing are fundamental to our culture What comes to mind when you hear the term ‘Human Resources’? Typically, people think of the department that manages recruitment, policies and procedures – that keeps people in line and the organisation on the right side of employment law. We set out to change this […]
