PATCHED Team Leader Short-listed for Community Award

2011-09-26 Substance Misuse

Alison Ede, team leader of PATCHED, a support service for families affected by substance misuse, has been short-listed for a Sussex community award. The annual Argus Achievement Awards recognise 'unsung heroes' who deserve public recognition for their selfless work in the local community. more...

East Lancs Service Modernisation Continues

2011-09-20 Drug and Alcohol

The modernisation of substance misuse services in East Lancashire continues with the opening of a new Inspire service base in Pendle. more...

DoH Pilot

2011-08-18 Substance Misuse

A pilot to raise awareness of the support needs of families and carers affected by another person's substance misuse has increased referrals to family substance misuse counselling services in Brighton & Hove by 180%. more...

New Integrated Treatment System

2011-08-04 Substance Misuse

CRI is part of an exciting new initiative in Hounslow to help reduce re-offending.
Integrated Offender Management (IOM) is a multi-agency partnership dedicated to providing comprehensive services designed to cut re-offending amongst priority groups in the borough. more...

Service User Council Recovery

2011-07-20 Recovery

The Service User Council chose the theme of recovery and had a big input into the content and running order for the conference, which was held at Conway Hall in London.

An opening speech on recovery by CRI Chief Executive, David Royce set the theme for a lively programme of guest speakers... more...

Waveney MP Visits Lowestoft Drug Service

2011-07-18 Substance Misuse

Lowestoft Substance t, prescribing, screening ...Misuse Recovery Service opened in April 2011 and provides confidential advice, information and treatment for drug and alcohol use.

Services include access to health education and medical treatment. more...

Inspired to Work to Goals

2011-07-12 Volunteers

Three service users at the East Lancashire Inspire substance misuse service are gaining work experience as match-day stewards at their local club, Accrington Stanley FC.

The volunteer work placements will help them complete a Level 2 NVQ in Spectator Safety as part of an innovative back-to- work programme run by Inspire.

Seema Khistaria

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