The Government has today published the renewed Women’s Health Strategy. The Strategy is a welcome step forward but the most vulnerable continue to be at risk of being left behind.
Our Deputy Chief Executive, Nic Adamson, shares her response:
www.changegrowlive.org/news/womens-...
Holly overcame a dependency on alcohol after being told she had just six months to live 💜
Now, she uses her experience at our Sefton service, based in Merseyside, where she supports others on their recovery journeys.
Read her powerful story on @itvnews.bsky.social:
www.itv.com/news/2026-04...
Putting people first: A new, collaborative model for detox in London
Detox is a critical moment in someone's treatment journey. It should be easy to access, but navigating an extensive number of choices with different referral routes, criteria & waiting times can be overwhelming.
Read about our new collaborative detox model:
changegrowlive.org/news/putting...
Carolyn provides support in our service based in Gateshead and we're proud to see her incredible journey highlighted in @chroniclelive.co.uk 🌟
The team at our Gateshead service
Dame Lesley Regan meeting people within the Gateshead service
A group of women standing and talking as part of Women's Health Day
Sean Fenwick, Dame Lesley Regan and Nic Adamson
Our Gateshead service hosted a Women’s Health Hub on Tuesday, bringing a range of health services under one roof to improve access & reduce barriers for women.
Watch the BBC Look North report (skip to 5:28) & meet some of the fantastic women who use the services: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
The trans and non-binary forum is the safe space where I can be authentically myself and feel supported and understood." written on a dark blue background with giant orange speech mark in the top left corner
This Transgender Day of Visibility we want to celebrate our Trans & Non-Binary Forum & LGBTQ+ Forum who help support trans staff in our organisation.
“The trans and non-binary forum is the safe space where I can be authentically myself & feel supported & understood.” - Kat, forum member.
Laptop screen showing a 2025 Pay Gap Report on gender, ethnicity, and disability with a woman in a yellow top.
Our 2025 pay gap report includes our disability pay gap for the first time.
This is an important step to understanding & addressing the barriers faced by some of our colleagues.
We remain committed to making every colleague feel valued, supported & fairly rewarded:
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‘Transparency builds trust. Not perfection.’
We’ve committed to showing our work as it happens & problems as we’re solving them.
Russell Booth, our Head of Strategic Comms & External Affairs, writes about our fresh approach in March’s @ddnmagazine.bsky.social:
viewer.joomag.com/ddn-march26-...
For #InternationalWomensDay, we are sharing our latest blog from Nic Adamson, Deputy Chief Executive at @changegrowlive.bsky.social and Chair of the Women’s Treatment Working Group tinyurl.com/5n6vcf8w
A man stands beside a River organization booth offering support for drug and alcohol struggles, with informational materials displayed on a teal tablecloth.
Display board showcasing a 30-year celebration with various charts, photos, and informational documents about organizational goals from 2021 to 2026.
This year's Managing Addictions in Primary Care conference celebrated 30 years of bringing together substance use services & primary care.
Clinicians, people with lived experience & partners across health & substance use services reflected on progress & how support can continue to be strengthened 🤝
The DWP peer mentoring pilot transforming lives
People seeking work are often reluctant to talk about their issues with substances & job centres don’t always have the framework to help them access the support they need.
Our DWP Peer Mentoring Service is a life-changing initiative bridging this gap:
www.changegrowlive.org/news/dwp-pee...
For International Women’s Day we want to highlight the pioneering IRIS Project run by our River service in Liverpool, meeting women where they are.
Read more about the inspiring service supporting some of Liverpool’s most marginalised women:
#GiveToGain #IWD2026
Strategic Communicators' Conference 2026. Reframing reputation for comms leaders event talk at 11:25-11:55 by Russell Booth, head of strategic communications and external affairs at Change Grow Live
Our Head of Strategic Comms & External Affairs, Russell Booth, will be speaking about reframing reputation as part of the @charitycomms.bsky.social Strategic Communicators’ Conference.
Join for a day of ideas, discussion & inspiration 💭
📅 Thurs 12th March
www.charitycomms.org.uk/events/leadi...
Collective Voice Women's Treatment Working group webinar
Join @collective-voice.bsky.social Women’s Treatment Working Group’s webinar for International Women’s Day.
Chaired by our Deputy Chief Exec Nic Adamson, hear how women are shaping our residential detox & rehab services.
📅 11th March at 12pm
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Logo for IRIS project, Liverpool's support service empowering sex workers with inspiration, resilience, independence, and strength.
"You have to meet people where they are, literally and emotionally.”
Read about the IRIS project, a pioneering service for sex workers that's designed around women's lives and brings together a wide range of different services, all under one roof: www.changegrowlive.org/news/iris-pr...
Hep C Provider Forum: Achieving more by working together
In 2025, the Hep C Provider Forum’s combined social media activity reached over 161,000 people & generated more than 2,200 clicks - each a potential step towards testing & treatment.
By working together, we can reach more people & provide compassionate, evidence-based care to those who need it.
Hear from voices across London’s recovery community in the next London Recovery Network webinar ✨
Hosted by @collective-voice.bsky.social, the webinar will take place on Tuesday 3rd March 👇
Managing Addictions in Primary Care conference banner - 26th-27th February 2026, Liverpool
Join the team from River, our Liverpool service, at the Managing Addictions in Primary Care conference.
We’ll be at our stand on the 26th & 27th February. Stop by & see how we can help you support people with their drug & alcohol use 🤝
Learn more:
www.rcgp.org.uk/learning-res...
#MAPC #MAPC30
Brightly coloured ad on a bus shelter with main text reading 'Are you worried about drugs or alcohol?' and an image of a teenager beside it.
We’ve been working with #Havering Council to create a campaign across various channels including print, digital and out-of-home advertising 📣
This is one of our ads on a bus shelter raising awareness of our fantastic drug and alcohol services in the area.
We’re here whenever they’re ready 💬
Paula McGowan @oliverscampaign.bsky.social, speaks to the Believe in People podcast about her son Oliver: www.youtube.com/watch?v=M80I...
An autistic young man with a learning disability, Oliver’s tragic death led to the introduction of The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training.
#OliversCampaign
We recognise that LGBTQ+ people face many health inequalities. We’re working on making sure that all our services provide a person centred and tailored approach so every Change Grow Live service throughout the UK can provide specialist support for the LGBTQ+ community 💜🏳️🌈
34,543 people accessing our services were tested for BBVs in 2024/25
During National HIV Testing Week, we’re raising awareness of how we're supporting the @who.int goal to end HIV as a public health threat by 2030.
34,543 people accessing our services were tested for BBVs in 2024/25
Read about this international commitment:
www.who.int/observatorie...
Small changes that can make big differences in the criminal justice system.
Our upcoming Insights newsletter examines small changes that can make big differences in the criminal justice system.
The sooner we can connect people into treatment, the faster we can stop the revolving door of short prison sentences.
Sign up here:
www.changegrowlive.org/about-us/new...
Two women and three men stood smiling at the camera
The team at our Stirling-based service were delighted to welcome @mareetodd.bsky.social, Minister for Drugs & Alcohol Policy & Sport in Scotland, earlier this week.
They discussed key interventions, challenges & the Minister expressed her commitment to harm reduction and drug death prevention.
Clothing racks filled with various garments and shoes displayed in a bright boutique with wooden flooring and a mannequin in a yellow floral dress.
A new outfit can mean many things. Confidence for an interview. Warmth for someone sleeping rough. Reducing stigma for parents in recovery & their loved ones.
In Nottingham, our volunteers created a free boutique that’s breaking stigma & restoring pride:
www.changegrowlive.org/news/the-bou...
"My worker listened to what I had to say, but also challenged my beliefs and encouraged me to find a new mentality." quote in white text on a pink background with a blue quotation mark in the top left corner
KJ was at university when their ketamine use began affecting their finances, relationships, studies and health.
After a referral to Change Grow Live, they’ve now been sober for five months.
Read KJ’s story:
www.changegrowlive.org/believe-in-people/kjs-st...
Four people standing outdoors in casual clothing, engaged in conversation under trees on a clear day.
We’re proud to have been re-accredited with the Investing in Volunteers award! 🌟
Achieving this demonstrates how much we value our volunteers and invest in providing an outstanding volunteer experience.
Find out more about the award:
https://investinginvolunteers.co.uk/
#IiVUK
Our new organisational strategy: helping more people, sooner written in bold white text on a purple background
Our new strategy is built around a simple idea: helping more people, sooner.
Though the idea is simple, the challenge is substantial.
Read more on our website:
www.changegrowlive.org/news/help-mo...
It's been another year of positive action & collaboration towards eliminating hep C.
Executive Medical Director, Prun Bijral, discusses prevention, testing, treatment & our achievements.
Read our Hep C Report 2025:
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Pink shield emblem with the phrase 'In Your Corner' over a colorful graffiti wall background.
In a society where hypermasculinity is deeply ingrained, many young men struggle to engage with traditional support services.
Our In your Corner programme offers a fresh approach by focusing on a healthy, positive vision of masculinity:
www.changegrowlive.org/advice-info/...
