The latest Women's Rough Sleeping report shows 54% of women reported sleeping somewhere that isn't included in traditional rough sleeping counts. Read this year's report with partners @shpcharity.bsky.social, @solacewomensaid.bsky.social, & @crisis-uk.bsky.social indd.adobe.com/view/6adb800...

Chris Henniker, Manager for our Young Person’s Service in Manchester, shares the service’s response to the lack of guidance on vaping. Read about how they’re equipping parents & professionals to better support young people in an ever-changing landscape: www.changegrowlive.org/news/eclypse...

The London Recovery Network has officially launched! 🎉 Last week, over 250 people came together at Conway Hall to celebrate recovery, connection, and community across London. @changegrowlive.bsky.social @turningpoint-uk.bsky.social @notsaintsuk.bsky.social @collective-voice.bsky.social

Read Deputy Chief Executive Nic Adamson’s response to yesterday’s tragic attack and the rising division across our country: www.changegrowlive.org/news/holding...

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The early outcomes from our pilot Level 2 Recovery Worker Qualification are promising ✨ Built on professional standards and compassion, this qualification supports volunteers’ career aspirations while strengthening the support we offer. Read more: www.changegrowlive.org/news/pilot-r...

We’re thrilled to celebrate our first graduates from our pilot Level 2 Recovery Worker Qualification 🎉 Follow the graduates on their learning journeys, and witness their resilience, growth and achievements in this new documentary film: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARby...

Last week we attended the #StopTheDeaths conference in Glasgow, joining voices from across policy, practice, & experience to encourage conversation, drive change, & make an impact. Our services in Scotland & England are committed to supporting harm reduction & preventing drug-related deaths.

“This is probably the biggest public health crisis for people who use drugs in the U.K. since the AIDS crisis in the 1980s." The @wsj.com details the huge risk that nitazenes pose, featuring our Exec Director, Vicki Markiewicz (full article behind a paywall): www.wsj.com/health/healt...

Join us at the #StopTheDeaths conference, hosted by Scottish Drugs Forum. Timed to mark International Overdose Awareness Day, we’re proud to have a stand at Scotland’s largest drug-related conference. View the full programme for both days here: sdf.org.uk/get-involved...

Yesterday evening's Newsnight featured a segment on the potent effects of nitazenes. Vicki Markiewicz, Exec Director of Change Grow Live, spoke about the catastrophic effects of nitazenes & how the drug treatment sector is responding. Watch from 20:25👇 www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

Team member Elly Mortimer sits down with host Matt Butler in the latest episode of the Believe in People podcast, run by ReNew in Hull. Hear Elly share her insight & expertise from over 30 years working in harm reduction, with a focus on eliminating hep C 👇 www.believeinpeoplepodcast.com/elly/

Occupational therapist, Jess Bhikha has embedded occupational therapy practices into our Coventry service offering with significant success. Read about how she has supported over 100 individuals with complex needs: www.changegrowlive.org/news/how-can...

We’re proud to have supported the @hepctrust.bsky.social parliamentary reception earlier this month. The event celebrated the progress that has been made towards eliminating hepatitis C and marked the launch of the latest report - Sustaining Success: www.hepctrust.org.uk/blog/2025/07...

The Believe in People podcast has been nominated twice at this year's British Podcast Awards! Hosted by ReNew in Hull, the series explores substance use, recovery & stigma. We wish them the best of luck for the awards ceremony! 🤞 Listen to the podcast: www.believeinpeoplepodcast.com/episodes/

Men aged 18–30 are the largest demographic in the probation system yet less than 10% access drug & alcohol support. Social expectations around toughness and self-reliance play a major role in disengagement. Our fresh approach meets men where they are: www.changegrowlive.org/news/positiv...

Trustee Dr Caroline Shuldham recently visited our St Helens service in Merseyside. With multiple services in one building, their holistic approach helps people into employment, supports those leaving prison, & keeps families together. Read more: www.changegrowlive.org/news/trusted...

“My recovery will remain the thing I am most proud of.” Determined not to let history repeat itself, Joe was supported by our Manchester & Norfolk services. 8 years after his last drink, he's built a new "unrecognisable" life. Read Joe’s inspiring story: www.changegrowlive.org/believe-in-p...

The Government's 10-Year Health Plan is smart, considered & acknowledges that prevention matters. But with the subdued section of text devoted to addressing alcohol harms, a huge opportunity may have been missed. Read CEO Mark Moody’s full response: www.changegrowlive.org/news/bottlin...

Our Aspire Peterborough service has been engaging underserved communities and helping to tackle stigma for over a year now. They’ve shared five key learnings from their new ‘Community Connector’ approach: www.changegrowlive.org/news/communi...

The Women’s Rough Sleeping Report shows 54% of women reported sleeping somewhere that wouldn't usually be included in rough sleeping counts. Read the report launched today with partners @shpcharity.bsky.social, @solacewomensaid.bsky.social, & @crisis-uk.bsky.social indd.adobe.com/view/6adb800...

🚀 Just launched: Change Grow Live’s Research Hub Access cutting-edge research + fresh thinking on the biggest challenges in drug & alcohol treatment. 🔹 Youth-designed outreach for 16–25s 🔹 ADHD pathways + justice system 🔹 Hospital teams easing NHS pressure www.changegrowlive.org/about-us/res...

The latest Women’s Rough Sleeping Census shows 10x more women are sleeping rough than Govt figures show. Join us next Thursday for the report launch & key insights, with partners @shpcharity.bsky.social, @solacewomensaid.bsky.social & @crisis-uk.bsky.social: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-womens...

Our annual report acknowledges our achievements despite external challenges. This work is possible thanks to our incredible staff, volunteers and Drug Strategy funding. To the people who use our services: we remain here for you. www.changegrowlive.org/news/change-...

As a national health and social care charity, we support people with challenges including drugs and alcohol, housing, justice, employment, and smoking. Our support is free and confidential 💜 www.changegrowlive.org