Til Shaw

Policy Manager - Gambling Commission

[Til Shaw @shaw_til]

@ShaunWest_ Congratulations Shaun, very well deserved.

[Megan Jones (She/Her) @MegJ4289]

3/ If PWUD recognise that a police officer will always put their life first - it reduces stigma.

Importantly, it also encourages people to call 999 when they come across an overdose. Not doing so has led to preventable deaths due to fear of criminalisation.

[Megan Jones (She/Her) @MegJ4289]

2/ naloxone is life saving and the first principle of policing is preservation of life.
Even more interesting was the increase in trust and confidence between PWUD and police demonstrated by work from James Whild and @shaw_til

[Megan Jones (She/Her) @MegJ4289]

Amazing work @hussey_deb & @SDASdigital 🧡

When me & @JaneBaileyWMP led @WMPolice @WestMidsPCC to be first force to carry naloxone in the UK it was knowing we had to get it right so every other force could & should follow suit- supported by partners

Why is it so important…

[Megan Jones (She/Her) @MegJ4289]

A step in the right direction #drugstrategy2021 that we will action
"We believe that first and foremost, we have to start with saving lives.. we continue to work with Govt & others to champion testing drugs - not people, to call for DCRs & to champion recovery in all its forms"

[Arron Owen @ArronOwen1]

👇🏻 @MegJ4289 discussing how @Cranstoun_org deliver Criminal Justice services and the best practice examples in the West Midlands.

[Arron Owen @ArronOwen1]

An absolutely brilliant team of @WMerciaPolice Hereford Inspectors listening to the benefits of @Cranstoun_org DIVERT programme this morning.
Some really positive questions and some of the team had already referred some people to us👏🏻
#diversionworks

[West Mercia PCC @WestMerciaPCC]

Today we launch DIVERT™ a programme to encourage drug offenders away from becoming involved in more serious offences.
@JohnPaulCampion has funded the charity @Cranstoun_org to deliver early intervention to those found in possession of a small amount of drugs.
#Divert #Education

[Til Shaw @shaw_til]

@Amaal_Ali__ @MethodologyLSE @CollegeofPolice Congrats Amal!!

[Talk Social Justice @TalkSocialJust1]

*BRAND NEW ARTICLE*
We're back with @BhamPathfinder and Strategic Lead Rob McCabe on the importance of courage and vision in realising early help innovation #systemschange #earlyhelp #trauma #youngpeople #intervention
https://t.co/lL4qBtiWwO

[Megan Jones (She/Her) @MegJ4289]

Great to see Newsnight covering the rollout of Naloxone across WMP @WMPolice @changegrowlive @ClaireJ24085821
WMP were first force to equip officers with naloxone to reverse an opioid overdose through our 8 point plan to reduce cost, crime and harm.

https://t.co/UHbuUCJGcQ 31m

[Birmingham School of Social Policy @UoBSocialPolicy]

On International Women’s Day, we are asking our @CoSS_Birmingham alumnae what they #ChooseToChallenge.@UoBsocialpolicy alumna @MegJ4289 is Head of Policy for @WestMidsPCC where she helps to challenge drug policy to make real world changes. #IWD2021

[Keith Fraser @keithfraser2017]

Afternoon Tweeps the @_YJB strategic plan for the next three years is published today.

https://t.co/x8htTFWJIu

[WestMidsPCC @WestMidsPCC]

Police officers in #Walsall have begun carrying the life saving drug #naloxone. The antidote can prevent opioid overdose deaths.

Officers in Birmingham have been carrying naloxone since 2019.

Read more about the rollout ⤵️

https://t.co/EuLtC5YvtE

[Dan Gordon @DanGordon_11]

Great to host our HACAA Naloxone Seminar today, sharing the great work of West Midlands police in equipping officers with Naloxone. Hopefully it will assist other forces in trying to achieve this. Thanks to @MegJ4289 @JaneBaileyWMP @ClaireJ24085821 for presenting👍

[Megan Jones (She/Her) @MegJ4289]

Fantastic to see so many other forces following @WestMidsPCC @WMPolice and equipping officers with this life saving kit. Officers are often first on the scene of an overdose situation and have welcomed the move in West Mids. @JaneBaileyWMP @ClaireJ24085821 @CGLWestMids

[Talk Social Justice @TalkSocialJust1]

NEW ARTICLE!
"Complex and wicked problems are rarely solved, but instead rise and fall in prominence amongst a plethora of equally complex social problems, from mental health, to homelessness and obesity"
January's article by @CarlBinns6 on VRUs

https://t.co/MQxVaLT2uR

[Dan Gordon @DanGordon_11]

If anyone has experienced mental health difficulties, and is willing to to have a conversation about them for my new page, then please do get in touch! Aiming to reduce stigma and show that a MH diagnosis doesn’t mean your life is ruined forever. https://t.co/Pqb7O7ka6h

[Til Shaw @shaw_til]

👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽

[Talk Social Justice @TalkSocialJust1]

This is a real treat. 800 word blog into 4000 words...!! A special long read. But we’re talking about George here - a real inspiration - we couldn’t cut one single word. ‘Putting those with lived and living experience front and centre’ #naloxone #savinglives #peertopeer

[Dan Gordon @DanGordon_11]

I’ve set up a new Instagram page to showcase the stories of people who have faced mental health difficulties. The aim is to show that despite these struggles, people can still live content and successful lives.
Any follows / shares would be appreciated.

https://t.co/RmHS2MRnyU