Gary Besterfield

Head of Service Delivery @wearewithyou tweeting in a personal capacity..
Those who look for the bad in people will surely find it..

[Cleveland Police @ClevelandPolice]

A delivery driver needed hospital treatment after being assaulted and robbed as he took shopping to a house in #Middlesbrough.

🚗 A small red car was in the area and we urge the driver to get in touch as they may have info to help our enquiries 👮🏼‍♀️

More: https://t.co/lqB0usLaAG

[Gary Besterfield @BesterfieldJ]

@louisestewart80 @WithYouABRS @WeAreWithYou Perfect..

[WithYouLancashire @WithYouLancs]

Let’s talk about vaping and synthetic cannabinoids (which is often called ‘Spice’). You may have seen a story in the news about young people using 'zombie vapes”, which is when synthetic cannabinoids are added to vapes. But what are they really, and why are they dangerous?

[Gary Besterfield @BesterfieldJ]

@GBMC73 @REDJanuaryUK Happy New Year George...

[Louise Stewart @louisestewart80]

Please share far and wide @WeAreWithYou 💜

[WithYouLancashire @WithYouLancs]

Nitazenes, a type of synthetic opioid, have been found in drugs that are available on the internet or from a dealer. This includes benzodiazepines (such as Xanax and Valium), as well as heroin and oxycodone.

Contact us on 0808 164 0074 or https://t.co/e9TjZhatun

[Cleveland Police @ClevelandPolice]

Today is International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers.

Cleveland Police is determined to protect sex workers and keep them safe from harm. Read more about this work here 👇🏻
https://t.co/CCuiniygwW

[DDN Magazine @DDNMagazine]

WithYou is recruiting for a qualified HCPC registered Lead Practitioner Psychologist, to support the organisation respond effectively to underlying trauma and other psychological issues within its drug and alcohol services: https://t.co/BbG5MQDyJ5

[Combat Stress @CombatStress]

Drinking alcohol to unwind, socialize and celebrate is normalized in our society, but there is a point when it starts to become a problem.

Throughout history, alcohol has been deeply engrained in military culture, both in social settings and as a decompression or coping method.

Some of the reasons why veterans turn to alcohol include:

-Habit from their military background,
-Trouble adjusting to civilian life,
-Mental health difficulties,
-Coping mechanisms to mask or alleviate triggers of trauma,
-Help with sleep,
-Loneliness,
-Isolation.

Some are able to use alcohol without it leading to dependence or addiction, but others might find it extremely hard to control their drinking or quit without support. Something that is common is binge drinking and not being able to stop when started.

There is no shame in recognising that you might have a problem and reaching out for help. Here at Combat Stress, we offer free self-help guides and confidential support to those struggling with substance misuse. To view our alcohol self-help guide, please click here: https://t.co/SXYQn7NDgE. To speak to one of our team, please call our Helpline on 0800 138 1619.

#veteransupport #veterancommunity #selfhelp #veterans

[Combat Stress @CombatStress]

Armed Forces Veterans may face prevalent sleep issues, but research is scarce. Combat Stress studied UK veterans accessing treatment through the charity, revealing a strong link between poor quality sleep and worse mental/physical health.

Full report: https://t.co/VUhwz7rbcY

[Veterans’ Foundation @VeteransFdn]

Remember our Armed Forces this Christmas!

As most of us prepare to unwind for Christmas, the UK military will still be hard at work at home and abroad, so this is your chance to give our Armed Forces the thank you they deserve!

[WithYouLancashire @WithYouLancs]

Being close to someone who is drinking or using drugs can be really challenging, but try and make time to look after yourself.

If you need someone to talk to, we're here for you. Get in touch by calling 0808 164 0074, or use our free Webchat service: https://t.co/e9TjZhatun

[WithYouLancashire @WithYouLancs]

We are currently looking for a Young Persons Worker, please pass to anyone who may be interested.
https://t.co/ozccjiVDZe

[Jason Harwin @JayHarwin]

Very worrying developments that will see increased deaths if urgent action isn’t taken. Great to see the work of @cranstoun highlighted. Nitazenes: The new synthetic opioids stronger than heroin that are being cut into drugs | UK News | Sky News https://t.co/ln70Akqf5e

[With You @WeAreWithYou]

⭐ Our 2022/23 Annual Report is here! Beyond numbers, it's a mosaic of real people and real stories. Follow the link to dive into the details and learn more. ⭐

#WithYouAnnualReport

https://t.co/HWyvolTNyI

[Gary Besterfield @BesterfieldJ]

@andrewtimhorne That is so sad Andrew, thoughts with you and your family...

[Gary Besterfield @BesterfieldJ]

@louisestewart80 @WeAreWithYou Enjoy Louise, hope to catch up soon...

[Gary Besterfield @BesterfieldJ]

Key messages on the harms of drug dependency from Dame Carol Black...

[Dame Carol Black @DameCarolBlack]

This is such welcome news - it is great to have these allocations before Christmas.

The end goal is to save lives by getting as many people into world-class recovery and treatment as possible.

[Gary Besterfield @BesterfieldJ]

@WithYouRedcarYP Excellent work team 👏