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It’s not too late to stop the MUP Pet Show
It's not to late you can write to local MSP & Councillors here https://writetothem.com Use this as a template " #NoToMUP#LobbyyourMSP Dear [MP's Name], I write to express my concerns regarding the outcomes of the Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) policy on alcohol in...
Scotland’s Urgent Call for Reform: How the Lack of Transparent Drug Death Investigations Impacts Public Health and Police
In Scotland, the absence of a comprehensive system akin to the Coroners' system in England and Wales raises questions about the accuracy of drug death statistics. In Scotland cause of death is investigated and assessed by the Crown Office and Procurator Service...
Sponsorship is now open for 2024.
Our sponsorship packages offer a unique opportunity to align your brand with a cause that resonates deeply within communities. By sponsoring the UK Recovery Walk, you're not just supporting an event; you're investing in a movement that champions hope and recovery....
Recovery Community Organisation Toolkit
The Recovery Community Organisation (RCO) Toolkit serves as a comprehensive guide for organisations involved in addiction recovery. This resource encompasses a range of valuable tools, strategies, and best practices designed to empower and enhance the effectiveness of...
Closure of 218 Service: A Blow to Women’s Recovery in Scotland’s Justice System
Closure of 218 Service: A Blow to Women's Recovery in Glasgow's Justice System" By Annemarie Ward A startling development has been uncovered following a Freedom of Information (FOI) request regarding the 218 service operated by Turning Point Scotland. This essential...
The more the plans fail, the more the planners plan
Welcome to our latest "report", "The Workforce Action Plan: A Saga of Aspirations and Ambiguities." In this thrilling page-turner, we dissect the Scottish Government's "Drugs & Alcohol Workforce Action Plan 2023-2026," a riveting narrative of well-intended ideas,...
Another year, another report, with no measurable targets or progress.
Shocking Drug Report: Lives Hang in the Balance as Promised Progress Falls Short !!!. There were two significant reports released by @scotGov just before Christmas. The first report, linked below, aims to assess the national progress in their mission to save lives....
Christmas Message & Annual Report 2023
Dear Friends, Members ,Colleagues, and the FAVORUK Community, As 2023 draws to a close and we look towards 2024, I reflect on our journey at @FAVORUK, marked not just by progress but by the courage to challenge norms and confront uncomfortable truths in the realm of...
The Scottish Connection with Canada.
The Scottish Connection: A Tale of Radical Harm Reduction and Controversial Influence Upon delving into Fran Yanor's enlightening article here, A compelling connection to Scotland emerges, particularly in the context of our formidable drug policy reform campaign that...
recovery month
Sponsorship is now open for 2024.
Our sponsorship packages offer a unique opportunity to align your brand with a cause that resonates deeply within communities. By sponsoring the UK Recovery Walk, you're not just supporting an event; you're investing in a movement that champions hope and recovery....
UK RECOVERY WALK Newcastle 2022
At last --- Starting point is 12.00 at Ceremonial Way (next to the Civic Centre) on 17th September 2022. We will walk down Ceremonial Way, to the City and then back to the park for the rest of the day. Join the Recovery Walk Newcastle 2022 17th September 2022...
Purple Heart of Recovery
The History of the Purple Heart Way back in 2012 we created the purple heart of recovery as our charity's emblem to represent the bravery & courage required & practiced daily, by people in recovery & their families, friends & allies. Honouring all...
Bidding Process open to host the UK Recovery Walk
We are now open to notes of interest and applications for the hosting of The UK Recovery Walk in 2024. Bidding Process for to Host the UK Recovery Walk Applying to host The UK Recovery Walk is a two-step process: Note Of Interest Bidding Specification...
Recovery Month 2021 – When we include YOU in our plans
As Im sure you know, Recovery Month here in the UK was amazing this year - with daily events off & online. Much of this amazingness came from the energy & enthusiam of our latest board member Calliese. We asked her to write a blog about what it meant for her...
End of Recovery Month 2020
Normally at the end of Recovery month we are invigorated and reenergised in our commitment to celebrating recovery but this year it has been more difficult to celebrate and here’s why. The impact of lockdown on recovery according to a yougov poll says that 39% of...
recovery walk
Sponsorship is now open for 2024.
Our sponsorship packages offer a unique opportunity to align your brand with a cause that resonates deeply within communities. By sponsoring the UK Recovery Walk, you're not just supporting an event; you're investing in a movement that champions hope and recovery....
UK RECOVERY WALK Newcastle 2022
At last --- Starting point is 12.00 at Ceremonial Way (next to the Civic Centre) on 17th September 2022. We will walk down Ceremonial Way, to the City and then back to the park for the rest of the day. Join the Recovery Walk Newcastle 2022 17th September 2022...
Bidding Process open to host the UK Recovery Walk
We are now open to notes of interest and applications for the hosting of The UK Recovery Walk in 2024. Bidding Process for to Host the UK Recovery Walk Applying to host The UK Recovery Walk is a two-step process: Note Of Interest Bidding Specification...
Newcastle 2021 UK Recovery Walk Brochure
Hey everyone please check out this years brouchre for the UK Recovery Walk 2021 (NEWCASTLE) favor2021 Across the UK we have seen even more of our friends and family lost to alcohol & other drug deaths. As usual each year we see the usual commentary...
UK Recovery Walk 2019 Brochure.
Here it is folks Download it here Final Brochure 2019 Thanks to all our Sponsors - we couldn't do it without you - thats just a plain fact ! We are so grateful for your unconditional support each year. Hugs from all of us and from everyone who will attend over the...
Huddersfield or Newcastle for UKRW 2020- You decide.
The Bids are in for next years potential Hosts. The Bid have came in this year aagin from city's in the North = Newcastle & Huddersfield. Newcastle Bid You can Read the bid from Newcastle by clicking on the links above & below New2Recovery Walk...
favor annual reports
Christmas Message & Annual Report 2023
Dear Friends, Members ,Colleagues, and the FAVORUK Community, As 2023 draws to a close and we look towards 2024, I reflect on our journey at @FAVORUK, marked not just by progress but by the courage to challenge norms and confront uncomfortable truths in the realm of...
Annual Report 21-22
Please find our annual report here. Also please do not hesitate to get in touch should you have any questions, suggestion, or directions for our work. This is a summary of our work for the year but we are happy to talk to in more detail anytime. You can contact us at...
Our Annual Report 20/21
Firstly, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for being interested in our work, and whether you are a person in or seeking recovery, a commissioner, a funder, a critic, or a member of the media - we want to extend a warm hand of friendship, and our...
Our Annual Report 2019/20
Please find the press release below and the download to our Annual Report . Annual Report 2020_print version. Scotland “going backwards” on tackling drug deaths A campaign group has said Scotland is now “going backwards” in efforts to tackle drug deaths. A...
Our Annual Report 2018/9
Please feel free to download our Annual Report here. We hope you enjoy reading it. Annual Report 2019-6.pdf
Our Annual Report 2017/18
On behalf of the board, I am proud to present the Trustees’ Annual Report, which sets out, for our supporters, members and the general public, what we have achieved and to give sight and opportunity for our members to influence our work going forward over the next...
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