All this month we are encouraging people to #GetTested for #HepC . If you think you could be at risk, speak to your worker. Getting tested is quick and easy & the new treatment is just a short course of tablets without side effects. #HepatitisC #GetTested GetTreatedGetCured

We've started the process,we want others across the country to join in to build momentum on such a sensitive subject,
*consultation in Leiceter - Jit Chauhan #ImJit & Dr David Patton
*research on BAME women in Recovery by shinasa shahid
BAC-IN 2life recovery: Sohan Sahota
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Have you got an idea for the #Leeds #recovery #community that will require a bit of money to kickstart it? The Leeds Recovery Capital Fund is £5000 and it has to be won this month. The bid process is really simple. Then pitch your idea on 22 May.

forwardleeds.co.uk/forward-leeds-…

Watch 👀 Angela from Forward Leeds tell us how easy it is to test for hep C👇

Fast-Track Cities Fast-Track Cities Institute IAPAC LTHT LCH NHS Trust BHA for Equality Yorkshire MESMAC Leeds Forward Leeds Leeds Council News #HCV

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𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 2024 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿

Our latest newsletter is out now!

Featuring our Volunteer Impact Report, courses from Leeds Health and Care Academy, our new sessions with Lippy People and more, read it below.

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For some reason the BBC link has changed, so please use this one instead:

bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

The Government is failing to tackle record-high alcohol-related deaths.

📰 My article for The House magazine:

politicshome.com/thehouse/artic…

Book early!
Our full programme of free events for West Yorkshire Safeguarding Week is now available.
Lots of events for people working with adults or children.
More details at tinyurl.com/3t4xxeet

There is a lot of bad advice and misinformation about illicit #edibles , so our team has put some advice together as part of our #RespectTHC campaign. Remember, the safest choice is always to avoid using illicit drugs.

If you are struggling with your alcohol use get in touch with New Vision Bradford for free and confidential support:
☎️ 01274 296 023
💻 newvisionbradford.org.uk/get-help/
Whether you want to cut down or stop completely you can set your goals.
#alcohol #support #Bradford

Young Persons Drug and Alcohol Lead Practitioner in Armley BARCA-Leeds / Forward Leeds

#LeedsJobs

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Our Harm Reduction Lead Kim Kaur🌻 Be Hõsh is featured on the BBC website. Kim shared some of her own personal story of addiction and #recovery . Kim feels more needs to be done for people with drug & alcohol issues in Asian communities.
#EndStigma #StigmaKills bbc.co.uk/articles/czkv9…

'Life’s so much better now. I’m free to choose how I live my life and that can mean pushing myself to do big things, like sky diving to raise money for Forward Leeds' Sarah, who we supported to stop drinking, in the The Mirror
#recovery #Leeds #alcohol

mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/i-lo…

Our New Vision Bradford team received personal safety training from Andy at UK Patient Care this week.

The team learned how to recognise dangerous situations before they escalate and how to support themselves and others to keep safe. 👏

'Life’s so much better now. I’m free to choose how I live my life and that can mean pushing myself to do big things, like sky diving to raise money for Forward Leeds' Sarah, who we supported to stop drinking, in the The Mirror
#recovery #Leeds #alcohol

mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/i-lo…

💬 “Expanding #naloxone across North Yorkshire is a key harm reduction priority”
Craig Bosomworth, North Yorkshire Horizons Strategic Harm Reduction Lead on training 250 frontline North Yorkshire Police officers how to use #naloxone .
Read more on the North Yorkshire Police website. ⬇️
northyorkshire.police.uk/news/north-yor…

Seamus from The Hepatitis C Trust shared his story, encouraging people to test and get treated for #HepatitisC - their mission is to eradicate Hep C from the UK by 2030! 🙌
Treatment is no longer invasive.
Now, it's a simple course of tablets.
Spread the word & kick #HepC to the curb!

Thanks Shiv, let hope communities and services can listen and take action!

Clearly it’s the time to get this type of testing in every city. Carry naloxone and look after each other.The Loop Deborah Hussey thank you for caring and your kindness in doing this work

This morning on National News BBC Breakfast
My personal story of addiction and a direct and passionate interview from sohan!