𝙰𝚕𝚒𝚜𝚑𝚊 𝙰𝚛𝚝𝚑𝚞𝚛

Media Officer

[𝙰𝚕𝚒𝚜𝚑𝚊 𝙰𝚛𝚝𝚑𝚞𝚛 @I_AM_ALISHA]

So proud of these amazing people 🥲💛 #PeerPower #NaloxoneSavesLives

[Kaleidoscope @Kaleidoscope68]

If you watch one thing today, make it this 💛

Incredible peers are saving lives and making #Newport a safer place for people who use drugs.

The pilot lasted 80 days...
💥 > 250 Naloxone Kits distributed
💥 > 250 people across Newport #Naloxone trained
💥 37 kits replenished

[𝙰𝚕𝚒𝚜𝚑𝚊 𝙰𝚛𝚝𝚑𝚞𝚛 @I_AM_ALISHA]

@Kaleidoscope68 @BBCWalesNews @CullanMais @Leightonlove5 @GBMC73 @CharanpreetBBC 💛💛💛

[𝙰𝚕𝚒𝚜𝚑𝚊 𝙰𝚛𝚝𝚑𝚞𝚛 @I_AM_ALISHA]

@Tommy_HR_NPT Aaaw Tommy 🥹 gonna miss you so much, but we’ll absolutely stay in touch! It’s been an amazing couple of years with so many highs to look back on 🤗 💛

[𝙰𝚕𝚒𝚜𝚑𝚊 𝙰𝚛𝚝𝚑𝚞𝚛 @I_AM_ALISHA]

@Tommy_HR_NPT @Kaleidoscope68 @GlyndwrUni 🤗

[𝙰𝚕𝚒𝚜𝚑𝚊 𝙰𝚛𝚝𝚑𝚞𝚛 @I_AM_ALISHA]

@RondineM @Leightonlove5 @KimW782 Was honoured to be a part of it! 💛🤗

[Kaleidoscope @Kaleidoscope68]

"It takes away your liquid handcuffs" : A peer-led review of #Buvidal

A group of incredible peers, with lived and living experience, surveyed nearly 100 people across Wales, gathering insights on the #Buvidal treatment journey.

Full review here ⬇️

https://t.co/WPBLvnNTHr

[Kaleidoscope @Kaleidoscope68]

The inaugural meeting of the CPG on Substance Misuse, Abuse and Addiction, sponsored by @PeredurPlaidAS, will take place Monday 24 January

We have received an unprecedented level of interest, with more than 7⃣0⃣ attendees now confirmed.

Full agenda & joining details to follow📨

[Kaleidoscope @Kaleidoscope68]

🚪@Birchwood_Kal is OPEN 🏡

Following a closure over the Christmas period, our residential treatment centre in #TheWirral is now open and accepting referrals from across the UK.

Learn more⬇️

https://t.co/mu5jbRPI0S

#Detox #Rehab #Addiction

[Voices Action Change @VoicesActionCh1]

From better signposting and aftercare to more support for families impacted by #drugs and #alcohol…

Here are some thoughts from today’s VAC meet up 💭🗣🗯

@ApbCardiffVale

[Voices Action Change @VoicesActionCh1]

A busy week for VAC Mentor @CullanMais 🌪️

Connecting with the community and spreading the word, let's raise the voices of people with lived experience and improve drug services in #Cardiff

Thanks Albert Surgery and Boots on Windsor Road #Penarth for supporting our aims 🗣️

[𝙰𝚕𝚒𝚜𝚑𝚊 𝙰𝚛𝚝𝚑𝚞𝚛 @I_AM_ALISHA]

@GBMC73 @dannyahmed76 @RondineM @mblakebrough62 @tommy @foundationstees N’aaw there’s the gang look! 🤗

[Voices Action Change @VoicesActionCh1]

Have you, or a family member, reached out for help from #Cardiff drug & alcohol services? We want to know what needs to change.

Our events bring people together, so that more people can get the help they need.

Next face to face? 🗣️Tue 7th Dec/10-11am/St.Johns Church

[Kaleidoscope @Kaleidoscope68]

This is what a life saver looks like. Bleddyn, you’re a hero 💛

Since @TheGDAS Newport pilot’s success, this life-saving peer led scheme is being rolled out across #Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 From a ripple, comes a mighty wave ✊

@GBMC73 @RondineM @Tommy_HR_NPT @Leightonlove5 @KimW782 👏

[Kaleidoscope @Kaleidoscope68]

An absolute pleasure to be at the launch of @ForwardTrust’s #TakingActionOnAddiction campaign ❤️

@mblakebrough62 took the opportunity to tell @KensingtonRoyal all about the work of our #Naloxone champions Kim, Leighton and Mick #PeerPower. Well done to all involved 👏

[Kaleidoscope @Kaleidoscope68]

And we're live! 🚀

We wanted our new identity to reflect the community we serve, in all their colour and individuality.

Now it's easy to find help, read inspiring recovery stories, access advice and learn what we're doing to support people.

https://t.co/8o4ZHG8uSl

[𝙰𝚕𝚒𝚜𝚑𝚊 𝙰𝚛𝚝𝚑𝚞𝚛 @I_AM_ALISHA]

The Hippie Commune, obvs ✌️🌼

[Kaleidoscope @Kaleidoscope68]

We've had more looks than Bowie over our 50+ years! And something colourful is coming 👀...but what's your favourite blast from Kaleidoscope's past? 🚀

1⃣ Classic Rock n' Roll🎹
2⃣ Legendary Punk 🧷
3⃣ The Hippie Commune ☮️

#KaleidoscopeThrowbacks

[Kaleidoscope @Kaleidoscope68]

It's all change here at Kaleidoscope... 👀🚀

#OneWeekToGo

[Kaleidoscope @Kaleidoscope68]

Yet another tragic rise in avoidable drug deaths 📈

Though #Wales recorded its lowest rate since 2014, the trend is still clear. @mblakebrough62 calls for urgent drug law reform and radical action 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

https://t.co/3Gq4MDn1ug #StopTheDeaths #50YearsOfFailure

[Kaleidoscope @Kaleidoscope68]

CEO @mblakebrough62 joined @thecentralclub_ to talk about Kaleidoscope's radical roots and the controversy our mission created over the years...

From Hell's Angels to warring with the police, it's a fascinating watch!

https://t.co/WXCPMrPcop #StayCentral

[Kaleidoscope @Kaleidoscope68]

🌎#WorldHepatitisDay🌎

Our peers have scaled their #HarmReduction initiatives 💪 Outreach Hep C testing will now be offered to people who are not in treatment with @TheGDAS

We spoke with Outreach Peer Kimberley about stigma, peer involvement and the project’s aims. 1/3