City wins bid to host next National Recovery Walk Released: Tuesday 17 December, 2024 In a first for the city, Wolverhampton has been chosen as the venue for the 2025 UK Recovery Walk – after residents and local organisations came out in force to back its bid to host...

FAVOR Report by Paul Finch2024 was a transformative year for FAVOR UK, marked by significant milestones and an expanded impact. From the landmark Right to Recovery Bill reaching the Scottish Parliament to the growth of our Women’s Healing Retreat program, the hosting...

The power to shape the future of the UK Recovery Walk is in your hands! This year, we have two incredible bids from Wolverhampton and Solihull, each passionate about hosting the next UK Recovery Walk. We invite you to take part in this democratic process by reading...

Are you passionate about ensuring that those struggling with drug and alcohol addiction have access to effective, compassionate treatment in Scotland? The Right to Recovery Bill consultation offers a vital opportunity to shape policy that could make treatment more...

This report provides an in-depth analysis of both the state of the addiction sector in Scotland and the first three years of FAVOR UK’s advocacy project, a vital lifeline for individuals and families affected by substance use. It highlights both the groundbreaking...

By Annemarie Ward There’s something extraordinary about bringing women together—a palpable energy that fosters healing, unity, and empowerment. This October, FAVOR UK hosted the Women's Healing Retreat at the serene Netherurd Garden House in the Scottish Borders,...

The drug death crisis across the UK remains one of the most pressing public health challenges of our time. The recent statistics for 2023 from Scotland, and England and Wales, reveal stark differences between the two nations. As someone deeply committed...

The UK is in the midst of a public health emergency: synthetic opioids like fentanyl and nitazenes are claiming lives at an alarming rate. These substances are not just another challenge in the ongoing struggle against addiction—they represent a deadly escalation....

It’s disheartening, though sadly not surprising, to see that the significant findings from the Rehabilitation for Addicted Prisoners Trust (RAPt) programme (now Forward Trust) have long been overlooked, especially given the proven success of 12-step abstinence-based...