Virginia Wright

Head of Children and Families (alcohol and drugs), Department of Health and Social Care | PhD candidate, Sheffield Uni | All tweets and opinions are my own.

[Virginia Wright @GinnyGinster]

@CGLStHelens @J_mawhinney1 @CGL_BB_StHelens @sthelenscouncil @In2vention You were great @J_mawhinney1 - congrats!

[Virginia Wright @GinnyGinster]

@andrewbrown365 @CglWest Haha! You know me so well!

[Rosanna O'Connor @Rosanna_OConnor]

Maternity care professionals are well placed to identify and respond to abuse.
@MidwivesRCM and @RCObsGyn ran a campaign last year to encourage health professionals to work together to prevent domestic violence towards women and girls #16DaysOfAction https://t.co/zbGQkAXZhM

[Rosanna O'Connor @Rosanna_OConnor]

For 1 in 3 women who face domestic abuse, it first happens when they’re pregnant. Identifying risk and intervening early reduces harm.
The @safelives_ Cry for Health report says health providers must be part of preventing domestic abuse #16DaysOfAction https://t.co/cpswJxi0mb

[Adfam @AdfamUK]

Thanks to everyone who came to our launch event today!

We presented the key findings from our new report, and James spoke movingly about his lived experience, and the support he received from Adfam.

https://t.co/ysJTufyyqR

[Adfam @AdfamUK]

Join us tomorrow at midday for the launch event of our new research report:

Overlooked- Why we should be doing more to support families and friends affected by someone else's drinking, drug use or gambling

https://t.co/hhTVZbbmjK

[Society for the Study of Addiction @SSA_Addiction]

Adfam's New Report Launch 2nd Nov 12.00- 13.00 @AdfamUK 'Overlooked: Why we should be doing more to support families and friends affected by someone else's drinking, drug use or gambling'. Register/ details https://t.co/LKEtqIF041

[The independent review of children's social care @reviewCSC]

Today we are publishing a summary of the more than 300 submissions we received in response to the Case for Change. We’re grateful for your answers to the questions we posed and the ideas and challenges you provided.

You can read the summary here: https://t.co/ECoJnANomf

[IAS @InstAlcStud]

The @DHSCgovuk is launching a £16m fund for pilot projects to support people who experience homelessness after leaving hospital.

The project will support people with temporary accommodation, alcohol & drug support, & employment.

https://t.co/kPFTcRCPbS

[Virginia Wright @GinnyGinster]

We have a Knowledge Hub for professionals with a focus on parental substance misuse. Our latest newsletter with info on forthcoming webinars and the latest policy updates, research and member blogs is out now. If interested, join the community here: https://t.co/J3EjnRKVwF

[Virginia Wright @GinnyGinster]

A national review of non-accidental injury of children under 1 by male carers - powerful reminder of the importance of identifying and supporting fathers with substance misuse issues and the need of adult and children's services to work better together
https://t.co/jpgShsi99R

[Andrew Brown @andrewbrown365]

Speech: the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care says he wants from the OHID to tackle "the harmful use of alcohol and drugs, which have killed more people in recent years than ever – and have harmed deprived communities in particular."
https://t.co/KeX2uNxlfZ

[Rosanna O'Connor @Rosanna_OConnor]

Did you know #naloxone can reverse an opioid overdose? If someone does overdose it’s vital to act fast, call for an ambulance immediately and if possible use the opioid antidote, naloxone, which can save lives #EndOverdose @OverdoseDay https://t.co/6JiB1u8Wu3

[Penny Cook @ProfPennyCook]

New paper with @RoisinReynolds2 @mccarthyjets @FasdSalford on the Greater Manchester approach to preventing alcohol-exposed pregnancy https://t.co/pVeYCnpbFY

[Virginia Wright @GinnyGinster]

The Domestic Homicides and Suspected Victim
Suicides During the Covid-19 Pandemic report states that existing mental health conditions, alcohol, and drug misuse were exacerbating factors and that alcohol and drugs each feature in over a fifth of cases. https://t.co/JrzXjCAvCj

[Virginia Wright @GinnyGinster]

@InspireSW_ Thank you! I’ll DM you my email address

[SUABManMetUni @SUABManMet]

Our SUAB colleagues @Dr_Sarah_Fox & @SarahGalvani1 are joined by @wulflivingston & @AndyMcClenaghan for a recent @BASW_UK podcast discussing the complex relationship between substance use & domestic abuse. Listen at:
-Apple https://t.co/w8bW2Vez8H
-Spotify https://t.co/AgxF1z0otT

[Stephen Walker @SteveWLeeds]

Kinship care is not and should not be seen as the cheap option. It should be seen as the right option. Kinship families should be provided with the support they need to provide care. The research on the positive outcomes for children is kinship care is clear.

[LGA Wellbeing @LGAWellbeing]

Must Know: Treatment and recovery for people with drug or alcohol problems

The purpose of this guide, developed in partnership with @PHE_uk, is to raise awareness about drug and alcohol related harms and provide an introduction to treatment services.

https://t.co/2meo7OgW1C

[Patrick Myers @patrickcmyers1]

£20m to provide more early help for vulnerable families https://t.co/IYLSJJCeuh