EIP Forward Leeds

Early Intervention and Prevention Team.

Forward Leeds is the cities alcohol and drug service for adults, young people & families.

[Forward Leeds @forwardleeds]

Want to learn more about the support available for female sex workers in Leeds? It's not too late to reserve yourself a free place for this talk from the head of @joanna_project on the 11th of November.

https://t.co/SnaMV2qrSm

[Forward Leeds @forwardleeds]

There’s lots of reasons people may want to cut down. To save money. For health reasons. Because it’s having a negative effect on their lifestyle. Whatever the reasons you can speak to us for advice & support #RespectTHC https://t.co/eZNKvfUZbG

[No Regrets Leeds @noregretsleeds]

Are you celebrating St Patricks Day? Don't forget to take it steady and drink water #NoRegretsLeeds #NoRegrets #PaddysDay #StPatricksDay #Irish #Ireland #NonAlcoholic #AlcoholFree

[Forward Leeds @forwardleeds]

Great to have a meeting yesterday with the team @WelcomeLeeds Skate Store.

We provided some info on what we do & talked about how together we could support the skate scene in #Leeds with information & advice around #alcohol & #drugs.

[No Regrets Leeds @noregretsleeds]

Are you headed to @OfficialRandL today? Or maybe you have a few end of summer events planned. 'Enjoy the moment and pace yourself so that you can enjoy the rest of your week'. Georgia shares her own experiences and advice https://t.co/jmlT3NVjO6 #festival #summer #NoRegretsLeeds

[Reading & Leeds Fest @OfficialRandL]

We want you to have the best #RandL21 weekend so before you head out to us, take some time to read up on our key info! It’s important that we unite together as a family, #LookOutForEachOther & celebrate our summer in style! 🎉🤩

For more details:

https://t.co/dLwiuFiV8s

[St Anne's Community Services @StAnnesCom]

Today we are showcasing a #Leeds hero, Victoria, part of our Forward Leeds Team. A true community champion. Thank you Victoria and all the team #Champion #community #drugrehab #support #team #yorkshire #HERO #safety #care @forwardleeds

[Forward Leeds @forwardleeds]

“Hopefully we can continue to build on the success that Forward Leeds already enjoys, to ensure that the City of Leeds continues to have the world-class service it’s people deserve."
- Dr Joe Tay Wee Teck (aka @Joe90Tay)

https://t.co/BJIDqzXQoQ

[Forward Leeds @forwardleeds]

Ever wondered what a unit of alcohol looks like?

Want to know how to keep your health risks from drinking at a low level?

Claire explains it all in under a minute.

#units #alcohol #Leeds #Beer #Wine #drinking #LowRisk #ClaireExplainsItAll

[VoluntaryActionLeeds @VolActionLeeds]

Free Training from @forwardleeds - Early Help and Parental Drug and Alcohol Use

https://t.co/zNunNdtvmW

[Forward Leeds @forwardleeds]

SOME AMAZING NEW OPPORTUNITIES We're building our team that work on the streets of Leeds with people who are rough sleeping & begging. This could be your chance to make a real difference to people's lives.

#jobs #vacancies #Leeds #drugs #alcohol https://t.co/mT19QGH9pu

[Emma Glasbey @emmaglasbey]

Demand for addiction services is growing. A rehab centre in Bradford has seen a 70% rise in admissions. Since the first lockdown @forwardleeds says different groups of people are now coming forward needing support with alcohol problems. Full report @BBCLookNorth

[Forward Leeds @forwardleeds]

We have an amazing opportunity for 3 trainees who want to work in substance misuse services. You'll get hands-on training, coaching, & eventually a caseload and a recognised qualification. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘄...

https://t.co/ke83cH4Nl4

[Forward Leeds @forwardleeds]

Live in Leeds & have lived experience of dual diagnosis/Co-occurring Mental Health, Alcohol and/or Drugs issues? Then please complete this survey from the Leeds COMHAD Strategy Group who aim to improve the quality of practice in working with clients https://t.co/IBUHFYVTJ6

[Better Lives Leeds @BetterLivesLDS]

Want to know if your drinking habits are affecting your health? It's #AlcoholAwarenessWeek, so why not take the quick and simple Alcohol Test to find out. It's free and confidential, just visit: https://t.co/0rOXbVqZZh #DrinkDifferently #DrinkCoachApp

[Forward Leeds @forwardleeds]

Want to help improve local alcohol, drug and mental health services?

Just take this 5 min survey, designed by people who use the services, & give your views on how support works for you.

#DualDiagnosis #Leeds

https://t.co/vQe0cmlQN8

[Forward Leeds @forwardleeds]

A great piece by @JoannaWardill in today's @LeedsNews about our new team of drug & alcohol workers who are delivering trauma-informed care to rough sleepers in the city.

#TraumaInformed #MentalHealth #alcohol #drugs

https://t.co/MVHvdwHwlq

[Forward Leeds @forwardleeds]

Our Young People’s Team can deliver FREE drug education sessions to groups of young people online or in person. They've a 3 session programme covering Alcohol, Cannabis and Stimulants & also offer bespoke sessions.

To discuss further [email protected] or 07525 265755

[Forward Leeds @forwardleeds]

Our Young Person's service in Leeds is open for anyone who has concerns about their alcohol or drug use and would like information, advice or support. You can call 0113 887 2757 or email [email protected] and ask for a call back.

[Forward Leeds @forwardleeds]

Next Monday is #InternationalOverdoseAwarenessDay.

@LSLocalTV came out to film Jackie talking about the day, & the importance of #naloxone in saving lives.

#IOAD2020 #GetTheKitSaveALife #OverdoseAware #EndOverdose

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