Becky Spencer

Service Manager - Young people, wellbeing, substance use, mental health views are my own.

[Cranstoun @Cranstoun_org]

As Black History Month comes to an end for 2024, Trae from our ROUTES youth hub in Dudley reflected on the importance of looking back whilst also moving forward.

#BlackHistoryMonth

[Becky Spencer @becksp40]

Back from holiday to find this certificate of recognition, the Here4YOUth teams in Dudley puts young people first in all they do, truly are and inspiration and a pleasure work with, well done team much deserved ❤️ @Cranstoun_org

[Vicky Branch @vickybranch23]

So proud of the @Cranstoun_org Here4YOUth team in receiving this recognition award for empowering young people acrosss Dudley. This team works tirelessly taking substance use and wellbeing support/treatment to where young people are at. 😃🤩🥳

@becksp40 @quigleyism @DudleyCVS

[Becky Spencer @becksp40]

@vickybranch23 Beautiful, we saw it thanks for the tip!

[Vicky Branch @vickybranch23]

I have thoroughly enjoyed @Cranstoun_org social justice conference. Was fantastic to explore challenges and solutions to support young people and spotlighting ROUTES - a youth advice hub in Dudley.

[Becky Spencer @becksp40]

@WeAreBarod @Cranstoun_org @MegJ4289 Really enjoyed hearing from Huw, looks like such a useful and engaging app and absolutely brilliant to have a resource for young people, look forward to seeing the finished app! Top work for CYP @WeAreBarod

[Becky Spencer @becksp40]

👌 day at #socialjustice24 @Cranstoun_org with amazing friends in the field, talking adolescent domestic abuse, deflection & diversion, HR, digital innovation. Can't wait for tomorrow when the work of our brilliant yp participation group will be shown. If you're around say hi!

[Fiona Measham @FMeasham]

💊 Bigger pills are often stronger pills
💊 Take extra caution with pills weighing >1/2g in total weight, they could contain a double dose
💊 Average pill strength is ~200mg MDMA
#GoSlowStayLow
#SizeMatters
#TakeQuarterSipWater
Read blog for details:
https://t.co/7RKQPxffD9

[Becky Spencer @becksp40]

@antlehane @vickybranch23 It's such an important innovation and pledge by @cranstoun to make sure young people have access to the advice, information and guidance they deserve 👊 Always great to have you around Ant, there's is nothing you can't offer value to! 😀

[Ant Lehane @antlehane]

Important to mark this date and remember all of those who tragically died from a drug death.

Our co-hosted event will feature short talks, all centred on remembering those we have lost and how we can improve the situation for pwud.

Please join us if you’re in edinburgh Aug 31st

[Becky Spencer @becksp40]

Amazing opp to include the lived and living experiences of young people in the future of policing! @vickybranch23 and our young people's participation co-ordinator are there along with inspirational young people from our Dudley participation group. @Cranstoun_org #Hopehack33

[West Midlands Violence Reduction Partnership @WestMidsVRP]

#HopeHack33 is about reimagining a fair society, with today’s focus on #ReimaginingPolicing

A fantastic opportunity to amplify the voices of our young people to create positive and tangible change!

#MyTomorrow #YoungPeople #YouthVoice

[Fiona Measham @FMeasham]

* Pill strength is back up to pre-pandemic levels.
* The average ecstasy pill contains over 1.5 doses & 1 in 10 contains over 2 doses.
* Stronger pills tend to be bigger pills by weight.
Read our blog for more info:
https://t.co/7RKQPxeHNB
#SizeMatters
#TakeQuarterSipWater

[Becky Spencer @becksp40]

Sad to not be there this year, a nice surprise for @GnspiderII to have this view of the car! Good luck Spider 1 hope it's dry!

[Shelsley Walsh @shelsleywalsh]

Take a very different view of Spider II here at Shelsley Walsh, the slightly younger brother to Spider that will be here this Sunday for our Vintage Day.

There'll be an huge array of cars plus the bar will be stocked up and the ice cream vans too 😎https://t.co/PPWGvC560X

[Becky Spencer @becksp40]

@GnspiderII new toy, never seen him so happy 😂 not sure it will make it up the hill @shelsleywalsh

[Fiona Measham @FMeasham]

Sad news from Manchester clubland.
Testing by @WeAreTheLoopUK in the same city on the same day suggests that MDMA pills are back to pre-pandemic strengths.
Take care this summer, look after your mates &…
#TakeQuarterSipWater
https://t.co/opV6v0ooYm

[Becky Spencer @becksp40]

@SeanNoone1987 @dudleymbc Amazing to see spaces co-produced with young people Sean!

[Becky Spencer @becksp40]

Insightful eval from @kinsellatrust 2 in 3 CYP anxious about knife crime, 2% said they had carried a knife, perception is everything. Let's change the narrative around CYP & invest in universal services & relevant offer for all young people to have trust in their communities!

[Becky Spencer @becksp40]

For info, guidance and support for young people using ketamine in Dudley, appointments available using our virtual front door https://t.co/hI8pWTVtw9

[Cranstoun @Cranstoun_org]

📺 Did you catch us on @ITVCentral earlier this week talking about ketamine?

Here's a clip of @Alistairbryant3 talking about tolerance and regular use 👇

[Becky Spencer @becksp40]

Huge congratulations to our friends @PhaseTrust celebrating 25 years supporting and advocating for young people and families in Dudley. Putting the people before the programme in the words of Jayne who never fails to inspire. Big love from your buddies @Here4YOUth_ dudley❤️