Adfam runs dedicated professional support services available for families affected by substance use living in East Sussex, Gateshead, Greenwich, Lambeth, Southend, across London and kinship carers in Cambridgeshire. Visit our services page to find out more adfam.org.uk/help-for-famil…

Sign up for the next ISSUP webinar on 21 May, 'Interventions for Supporting Homeless Individuals with Substance Use Issues in the UK.' This event will explore potential new approaches for frontline services and enhanced harm reduction strategies.
issup.net/national-chapt…

After another successful event this week with Alcohol Change UK Cymru we're looking forward to our next Faith, Families & Recovery Forum. This forum explores the role of faith in recovery for people & families affected by substance use.
📅Thursday 6 June
Find out more 👇
ticketsource.co.uk/adfam/faith-fa…

Last month we released a blog article by substance-related bereavement specialist and counsellor Peter Cartwright, reflecting on ONS alcohol-specific death statistics for 2022 reaching a record high, and what this means for those who have lost loved ones.
adfam.org.uk/about-us/blog/…

We're delighted to announce the new theme for this year's #festival , belonging.

#Belonging is a fundamental human need, a word that translates across language and culture. Do you feel like you belong?

Entries open until 31st August 2024

rsff.co.uk

Entries for #RecoveryStreetFilmFestival2024 open on 8 May! 📽️

We will share the theme with you soon, you can follow Recovery Street Film Festival for more exciting updates.

Take a look at previous recovery story entries for inspiration on the #RSFF website. 👇
rsff.co.uk/previous-entri…

Dead Good Chats with Deb & Tone - stories from the end of life (other people's) - w Deb ex palliative care nurse & Tone (me) artist & soul midwife.

A taste of a recent session!

8 May, 7-8.30 Design Chapel, SO15 7AF
Part of Dying Matters week tickets £5.
#Death #hope #truth

A new World Health Organization (WHO) report finds that England has some of the highest rates of childhood drinking out of 44 countries examined. Children need to be protected from alcohol promotion & marketing.
Listen to Sue Taylor our Head of Alcohol Policy 🔽

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Do you live or work in Wales? Sign up to our latest forum with Alcohol Change UK Cymru focusing on families and substance use👇
📅Tues 7 May
📖 Theme: “The journey of strengths within”
🎙️ Speaker: Rachel Scourfield, All-Wales Integrated Family Support Service (IFFS).
ticketsource.co.uk/adfam/wales-fa…

Did you know Adfam has dedicated services available to families affected by substance use in East Sussex, Gateshead, Greenwich, Lambeth & Southend? Also families across London and kinship carers in Cambridgeshire. Visit our services page to find out more: adfam.org.uk/help-for-famil…

📰 Earlier this month we published the third instalment of our Adfam at 40 series, featuring an interview with Joy Barlow, former head of STRADA, on support for women & children. Click below to read the article and stay tuned for edition four, coming soon!
adfam.org.uk/about-us/blog/…

Great to hold our first lunch & learn seminar, hosted by the Fuse Early Life & Adolescence Research Cluster. Cassey Muir & Kira Terry talking about creating 'Twinkle, Twinkle Arti', a children's book to help families affected by substance use

More here⬇️
fuse.ac.uk/news/newchildr…

Right now, more people than ever before are dying in the UK from alcohol related causes.

Nacoa has seen a huge rise in calls from children relating to bereavement.

Despite the urgent need, government has cut its entire strategy for children affected.

🔗 nacoa.org.uk/record-uk-alco…

Read our latest Blog with counsellor Peter Cartwright which explores five key characteristics that are present with a substance-related bereavement. In 2020 he published a book detailing these and how to support those that have lost loved ones in this way.
adfam.org.uk/about-us/blog/…

ONS have announced there were 10,048 alcohol-specific death statistics in 2022 in the UK, the highest on record. Losing someone in this way can be incredibly difficult. It is important to know that you are not alone. Visit our website for more information: adfam.org.uk/help-for-famil…

(1/3) The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released the latest alcohol-specific death statistics, announcing that there were sadly 10,048 deaths from alcohol in 2022 in the UK – an all-time high, up 4.2% on the previous year, and 32.8% higher than when compared to 2019.

Alcohol-specific deaths have reached another record high, with 10,048 people dying in 2022.

Our Chief Executive, Dr Katherine Severi, asks 'How many more deaths are needed before the UK government wakes up?'

ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulati…

Adfam offers remote support to military families, open to families of both veterans and those currently serving in the UK armed forces that are struggling with substance misuse. Our service provides 1:1 professional support. Find out more via our website. adfam.org.uk/military

Adfam's online forum provides a space for people to share their feelings and experiences regarding a loved one’s substance use and support others going through similar situations. It is a confidential and non-judgmental environment.
adfam.org.uk/forum

Adfam's range of CPD accredited training courses give professionals the confidence and skills they need to work safely and effectively with families affected by substance use. Visit our Training Calendar for the latest open courses we have coming up: adfam.org.uk/supporting-pro…