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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....
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...
Exposing the Flaws in Stirling University’s Drug Research.
Exposing the Flaws in Stirling University's Drug Research, Funded by Elena Whitham Stirling University's two-year drug checking project, despite the backing of Scottish Drug policy minister Elena Whitham, reveals a troubling inadequacy in its approach. The project,...
Redefining Rehab & Recovery: Addressing Addiction Treatment Disparities in Scotland”
This was written in response to an article printed in The Herald & published on twitter by the latest minister for drugs. You can see the article here https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/23855627.elena-whitham-disruptor-establishment-press-change/ and see the...
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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 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
Vote for either Middlesbrough or Luton for UK Recovery Walk 2019
The bids are in. Hi everyone the vote is going out to the general public this year as well as our membership. We hope you will share the page and help raise awareness so that as many people as possible will get the opportunity to decide where the UK Recovery Walk will...
UK Recovery Walk Planning Update February 2018
Please see this months February planning update by clicking on the link here UK Recovery Walk Planning Update - February
UK Recovery Walk Compendium
Please click here on the Compendium to see a collection of stories from the UK Recovery Walks since their inception in 2009. The compendium is a real celebration of the walks that have taken place up until now. We hope you enjoy reading about some of the memories we...
UK Recovery Walk Planning Update January 2018
Please click the link below to see our planning update and get in touch if you want to get involved UK Recovery Walk Planning Update - January Download The Recovery Walk Planning Meeting Poster
YOUR Logo & Strap Line for UK Recovery Walk 2018
For all the info about this years walk please go to the Shrewsbury page here
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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....
Annual Report 2015-2016
Annual Report 2015-2016. Our Annual Report is our one opportunity each year to draw attention to the work we are proud of and to share with you our hope & optimism going forward. A message from the Chair of Trustees Our aims Our vision Review of 2015-16 Recovery...
Annual Report 2016
A massive thanks to everyone who came along on the day to our AGM & Host winners Party on Friday in The Brink, Liverpool. A special thanks to Kathleen Reilly who went beyond and above the call of duty helping to organise all the fundraising & support acts....
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