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The human cost of alcohol harm

Alcohol harm: a growing national crisis Alcohol is everywhere. It’s how we celebrate, commiserate, relax and bond. But for hundreds of thousands of people in

9 July 2025

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Culture

Pride month: a time to celebrate – and confront the crisis of LGBTQ+ homelessness

Highlighting the dangerous impact of homelessness in the LGBTQ+ community. Everyone deserves to feel safe and secure in their own home. But for many in

13 June 2025

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Lived experience

Understanding burnout, addiction and the workplace

This Mental Health Awareness Week, we explore the hidden links between chronic stress, addiction and recovery. As burnout reaches crisis levels in UK workplaces, Mental

16 May 2025

Culture

Empowering women, rebuilding lives

Inspiring recovery, happiness and health through women-only spaces This International Women’s Day, we’re shining a light on the strength and resilience of women in recovery.

7 March 2025

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At the gates: why it’s crucial prison leavers get the right support

The importance of prison link services to help reduce the risk of reoffending Reoffending among prison leavers remains a significant challenge in England and Wales.

20 February 2025

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Culture

The power of coaching: changing lives for brighter futures

Empowering volunteer coaches for a brighter tomorrow through our new Coaching Essentials programme. To achieve and sustain recovery from drug and/or alcohol addiction it is

5 February 2025

Lived experience

Navigating Christmas: ’Tis the season to be jolly sober

Christmas doesn’t need to be drowned in mulled wine and sweet sherry to be fun. But for those on a sober journey, it pays to

11 December 2024

Lived experience

Sharing messages of hope during Addiction Awareness Week

Addiction affects everyone BUT recovery is possible It’s Addiction Awareness Week and we’re helping to share messages of hope from people who have been there

6 December 2024

Lived experience

Why talking to someone who’s been there changes everything

My recovery, my superpower. We’ve talked a lot about the value of building a workforce of experts by lived experience. We’ve also spoken, at length,

20 November 2024

Culture

Thank you to our Trustees this Trustees’ Week

Thank you to our Board of Trustees for leading us in our mission to support people affected by addiction. Trustees’ Week has come at a

12 November 2024

The human cost of alcohol harm

Pride month: a time to celebrate – and confront the crisis of LGBTQ+ homelessness

Understanding burnout, addiction and the workplace

Empowering women, rebuilding lives

At the gates: why it’s crucial prison leavers get the right support

The power of coaching: changing lives for brighter futures

Navigating Christmas: ’Tis the season to be jolly sober

Sharing messages of hope during Addiction Awareness Week

Why talking to someone who’s been there changes everything

Thank you to our Trustees this Trustees’ Week

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Registered office: Glen Valley House, 634 Bacup Road, Waterfoot, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 7AW Company number: 8938725