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Recovery Month 2023
"The culmination of the 34th International Recovery Month in 2023 stands as a testament to the indomitable commitment of individuals across the world. Here in the UK, these dedicated souls orchestrated an impressive array of 200 local events that stretched from the...
Balancing the Battle: The Power of the Pen in the Face of Addiction, Ideology & Dyslexia
This was written as a response to the article here posted by the Journalist Alasdair Soussi. Thanks @AlasdairSoussi - indeed a pleasure to engage in conversation. Yet, as is often the case with quotations, journalists must navigate word count limitations. Here, I...
This Years UK Recovery Walk Brochure Hull 2023
Welcome to this year's UK Recovery Walk, a celebration of resilience, strength, and the power of transformation. As we gather to honor the incredible journey of recovery, we do so with hearts full of hope and determination. This event stands as a testament to the...
Balancing Harm Reduction and Recovery: Scotland’s Right to Recovery Bill
Introduction The issue of drug addiction is a complex and multifaceted one, with no easy solutions. While the ultimate goal is to help individuals break free from the cycle of addiction, the strategies employed can vary significantly. Two distinct approaches have...
Rethinking Scotland’s Drug Policy: A Comparative Analysis with European Models
Scotland's drug policy landscape is currently in the spotlight as the government explores the possibility of decriminalisation, drawing inspiration from European countries like Portugal, Germany, and Switzerland. While these European nations are often cited as success...
False Dichotomy Harm reduction Vs Recovery
This is an excellent peice from @DaniGaravelli1. wrote a peice for the guardian here https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/sep/14/scotland-tories-drugs-policy-uk-consumption-room-glasgow-snp I would however like to clarify here that the statement "Scotland’s...
We are hiring
Are you looking for a new challenge and opportunity to make a real difference to peoples lives and communities? We have the following role available - Support and Advocacy Advisor. Advocating for those in addiction in Scotland to ensure that people have choice and are...
Urgent Need for the Right to Recovery Bill to Save Lives in Scotland
In the wake of recent budget cuts, concerns have arisen about the potential impact on critical addiction services in Scotland. These concerns are amplified by the proposed allocation of 2.3 million pounds towards establishing Drug Consumption Rooms (DCRs) aimed at...
Collective Denial
🙏Amid recent developments in Portland and the grave warnings conveyed to Scottish ministers by Commissioner Gonzalez, it becomes all the more vital that we illuminate the shortcomings of Scotland's existing addiction treatment system. Currently, merely a fraction of...
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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...
UK Recovery Month Toolkit
What is Recovery Month? Now in its 32nd year, Recovery Month celebrates the gains made by those in recovery, just as we celebrate improvements made by those who are managing other health conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and heart disease. Each...
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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...
UK Recovery Walk Shrewsbury 2018 Brochure
Here it is folks - This Years UK Recovery Walk Brochure. All the info you need for this years walk. Please down load it here. ukrwfinal2
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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...
Faces & Voices of Recovery UK Annual Report 2016/17
This report aims to make clear our achievements as a membership body and in aspiring to lead a UK Recovery Movement. We are transparent and open in the way we operate and where we need to make more progress and be realistic in our expectations we clearly state this....
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