More than ever we need to listen to the people who use our services, why they do and why they don’t, and how we can make their journey meaningful. Partnership working and advocating is crucial at this time, for some people we are their only contact , let’s make it count.
'When it comes to supporting people with alcohol problems, as a society, we have never got it right.'
@OliverStanding and @StaceyS86352967 outline how @Humankind_UK have remodelled their alcohol support journeys to better support those in need.
https://t.co/BxjZiw7dDY
Our free @DrinkCoach app is an ideal way to keep track of your drinking during the festive period. You get access to a full range of tools to help build healthier habits and recognise any issues. #DrinkCoach#SaferSeasonalDrinking ❄️
Find out more here: https://t.co/b9vqOk0klW
Access to harm reduction is a part of the right to health.
We need strong, accessible and integrated health systems that are sensitive to the distinctive needs of all, including people who use drugs.
People who inject drugs may be at risk of invasive group A streptococcus (#iGAS) infections. Sores or other breaks in the skin allow bacteria to get past the defences and get into the tissue of the person who is infected. Stay safer with this guidance. ⬇️
We are saddened by the latest Alcohol Related Deaths report. The pandemic was tough, and many had to struggle alone. We saw an 87% increase in Online Coaching sessions, and we believe these stats show strong evidence for the need of online interventions. https://t.co/QuZfp0Wmvc
"It is a tragedy that 9,641 people in the UK died due to alcohol during 2021... this represents a genuine public health emergency."
Read our response from @HumankindCEO and @DrRoyaVaziri on the rising number of alcohol related deaths. #ForFairChances
https://t.co/KCI4q0lImJ