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A System That Chose Silence Over Truth
From the very beginning, the Right to Addiction Recovery (Scotland) Bill has been stonewalled not by the public, not by people in recovery, but by the very government-funded quangos that claim to represent them. Organisations like the Scottish Drugs Forum, Scottish...
Performative Outrage Won’t Save Lives: Scotland Needs Accountability, Not Circular Letters
Today more than 70 organisations – including Alcohol and Drug Partnerships (ADPs), government-funded charities, and a parade of Royal Colleges – issued a joint call urging the Scottish Government to take "urgent action" on alcohol deaths. It was presented as a bold...
Contradictions and Misrepresentations in Committee Evidence on the Right to Recovery Bill – Health, Social Care and Sport Committee
Introduction Scotland is in the grip of a national emergency, an addiction crisis that continues to claim lives at a rate unmatched anywhere else in Europe. Yet during the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee’s Stage 1 scrutiny of the Right to Recovery (Scotland)...
Keeping People Alive Is Not Enough: The Ethical Failure of a ‘Bare Minimum’ Approach to Addiction
ANNEMARIE WARD APR 06, 2025 One of the most common refrains heard in addiction policy debates is, “You can’t recover if you’re dead.” On its face, this is undeniable, recovery is not possible without life. But increasingly, this phrase is wielded not as a call to...
The Illusion of Stabilisation:
Why Addiction Cannot Be Controlled ANNEMARIE WARD APR 05, 2025 In recent years, the language of “stabilisation” has become embedded in the discourse around addiction treatment. On the surface, it appears to be a pragmatic and compassionate approach, helping...
Why How We Tell Addiction Stories Matters: Reflections on the Recent Disclosure Documentary
ANNEMARIE WARD APR 01, 2025 A new documentary BBC Disclosure documentary One more fix has just aired, shining a spotlight on Scotland’s drug death crisis a subject that is as complex as it is emotive. The film specifically focused on the opening of the UK’s...
Scotland’s Right to Recovery Bill: The Battle for Truth, Accountability, and Access to Treatment
The Fight for a Legal Right to Addiction Treatment in Scotland Scotland’s Right to Addiction Recovery (Scotland) Bill is a groundbreaking piece of legislation designed to ensure that anyone seeking treatment for addiction has a legal right to access it....
Approximately 80-85% of responses expressed strong support for the Right to Recovery Bill
Update on the Right to Addiction Recovery (Scotland) Bill: Scottish Government Committee Call for Evidence As the campaigning organisation behind the Right to Addiction Recovery (Scotland) Bill, we are dedicated to keeping the public informed on the progress of this...
UK Recovery Walk 2025 Wolverhampton
Welcome to the UK Recovery Walk 2025 Wolverhampton Join Us in Wolverhampton for a Celebration of Recovery The UK Recovery Walk 2025 will take place on Saturday, 13th September 2025, Hosted in the vibrant city of Wolverhampton, this year’s walk promises to be a...
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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...
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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...
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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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