.RECOVERY MONTH...OVERdOsE awaRENEss...
Read the reports, see the pictures:
‘As austerity continues...
the state can no longer
guarantee effective, high
quality treatment for all and
we are hearing of funding cuts
to services in England of up to
40 per cent. There has never
been a more important time
for recovery communities
to stand up, speak out and
become politically engaged. ’
active recovery in community and family structures.
Health professionals from across services came to
deliver information on cancer awareness, smoking
cessation and healthier eating, as well as offering
prizes. There were activities for the children – although
everyone let their inner child play out on the day!
Competitors took part in canoeing, climbing and
many other events on giant inflatable arenas at the
local activity centre. Teams of ten from all parts of
Yorkshire and Lancashire entered events throughout
the day, creating a spirit of competition combined with
support. The weather was fantastic, which drew in the
local crowds to cheer everyone on. There was music
and live entertainment throughout, with an amazing
festival of colour at midday, involving all the teams.
Money from the day was raised for the Aurora
cancer charity and presented to them at the New
Beginnings open day and graduation on 28 September.
Stuart Green and Neil Firbank, Aspire,
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‘NALOXONE
SAVES LIVES’:
OD AWARENESS DAY
DRUG FATALITIES HAVE OVERTAKEN FATALITIES DUE TO
ROAD ACCIDENTS FOR THE FIRST TIME, representing a
public health issue of growing proportions. In
response to this, and to International Overdose
Awareness Day on 31 August, we held three events in
Greater Manchester, with a particular focus on raising
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awareness that naloxone saves lives.
An awareness event in HMP Manchester saw 25
inmates with a history of opioid use take part in
animated discussions. All participants signed up for
training on naloxone and will as