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Change Grow Live
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As a national health and social care charity, we support people with challenges including drugs and alcohol, housing, justice, employment, and smoking.

Our support is free and confidential 💜
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A new outfit can mean many things. Confidence for an interview. Warmth for someone sleeping rough. Reducing stigma for parents in recovery & their loved ones.

In Nottingham, our volunteers created a free boutique that’s breaking stigma & restoring pride:

www.changegrowlive.org/news/the-bou...
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December 8, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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KJ was at university when their ketamine use began affecting their finances, relationships, studies and health.

After a referral to Change Grow Live, they’ve now been sober for five months.

Read KJ’s story:

https://www.changegrowlive.org/believe-in-people/kjs-story
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December 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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We’re proud to have been re-accredited with the Investing in Volunteers award! 🌟

Achieving this demonstrates how much we value our volunteers and invest in providing an outstanding volunteer experience.

Find out more about the award:

https://investinginvolunteers.co.uk/

#IiVUK
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November 27, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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Our new strategy is built around a simple idea: helping more people, sooner.

Though the idea is simple, the challenge is substantial.

Read more on our website:

www.changegrowlive.org/news/help-mo...
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November 26, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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It's been another year of positive action & collaboration towards eliminating hep C.

Executive Medical Director, Prun Bijral, discusses prevention, testing, treatment & our achievements.

Read our Hep C Report 2025:

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November 24, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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In a society where hypermasculinity is deeply ingrained, many young men struggle to engage with traditional support services.

Our In your Corner programme offers a fresh approach by focusing on a healthy, positive vision of masculinity:

www.changegrowlive.org/advice-info/...
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November 19, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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Book your place on the #LondonRecoveryNetwork’s Autumn webinar to hear about the power of recovery through creativity ✨

Taking place on the 27th November, you'll hear from guest speakers across London’s diverse recovery community.

Register here: londonrecoverynetwork.org.uk
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November 17, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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Our 2025 annual report highlights how we’re working to ensure that health is a right, not a privilege.

We've focused on reaching people sooner, addressing stigma and improving deliverability & accessibility. Read about the impact this has had:

https://www.changegrowlive.org/news/annual-report-2025
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November 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Our Board of Trustees will gain 2 new members: Victoria Steele & Angelene Woodland.

"Their experience & passion will strengthen our leadership & help reach more people, in more communities, in the years ahead." - Sue Killen, Chair of the Board

Read more: www.changegrowlive.org/news/welcomi...
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November 6, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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This #TrusteesWeek, we're celebrating the invaluable contributions made by our trustees & the impact they have on our work.

We spoke to Trustee Dr Caroline Shuldham about her recent visit to our St Helens service & its thriving, welcoming community space:

www.changegrowlive.org/news/trusted...
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November 4, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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When Dragos came into contact with Change Grow Live, he was sleeping rough in Leeds.

Our Leeds Street Outreach Service supported him to secure accommodation, navigate complex paperwork, rebuild his health & plan a brighter future.

Read Dragos’ story:

www.changegrowlive.org/believe-in-p...
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October 20, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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Today’s figures show a continued rise in deaths related to drug-poisoning, with 5,565 deaths in England & Wales in 2024.

Without urgent action, drug related deaths will continue on the same trajectory, with more lives lost & families shattered:

www.changegrowlive.org/news/urgent-...
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October 17, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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The latest Women's Rough Sleeping report shows 54% of women reported sleeping somewhere that isn't included in traditional rough sleeping counts.

Read this year's report with partners @shpcharity.bsky.social, @solacewomensaid.bsky.social, & @crisis-uk.bsky.social

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October 10, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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Chris Henniker, Manager for our Young Person’s Service in Manchester, shares the service’s response to the lack of guidance on vaping.

Read about how they’re equipping parents & professionals to better support young people in an ever-changing landscape:

www.changegrowlive.org/news/eclypse...
Eclypse Manchester tackles support gap around vaping and young people
October 9, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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Read Deputy Chief Executive Nic Adamson’s response to yesterday’s tragic attack and the rising division across our country:

www.changegrowlive.org/news/holding...
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October 3, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Want expert analysis on what really matters in drugs, alcohol, and criminal justice?

Sign up for email updates and get sharp commentary, insider insights, and need-to-know developments, straight from the experts in the sector.

https://www.changegrowlive.org/about-us/newsletter
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October 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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The early outcomes from our pilot Level 2 Recovery Worker Qualification are promising ✨

Built on professional standards and compassion, this qualification supports volunteers’ career aspirations while strengthening the support we offer.

Read more: www.changegrowlive.org/news/pilot-r...
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September 18, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Last week we attended the #StopTheDeaths conference in Glasgow, joining voices from across policy, practice, & experience to encourage conversation, drive change, & make an impact.

Our services in Scotland & England are committed to supporting harm reduction & preventing drug-related deaths.
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September 4, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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Join us at the #StopTheDeaths conference, hosted by Scottish Drugs Forum.

Timed to mark International Overdose Awareness Day, we’re proud to have a stand at Scotland’s largest drug-related conference.

View the full programme for both days here: sdf.org.uk/get-involved...
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August 13, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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Yesterday evening's Newsnight featured a segment on the potent effects of nitazenes.

Vicki Markiewicz, Exec Director of Change Grow Live, spoke about the catastrophic effects of nitazenes & how the drug treatment sector is responding.

Watch from 20:25👇

www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
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August 12, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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Occupational therapist, Jess Bhikha has embedded occupational therapy practices into our Coventry service offering with significant success.

Read about how she has supported over 100 individuals with complex needs:

www.changegrowlive.org/news/how-can...
How can occupational therapy support people with complex needs?
August 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Men aged 18–30 are the largest demographic in the probation system yet less than 10% access drug & alcohol support.

Social expectations around toughness and self-reliance play a major role in disengagement.

Our fresh approach meets men where they are:

www.changegrowlive.org/news/positiv...
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July 17, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Trustee Dr Caroline Shuldham recently visited our St Helens service in Merseyside.

With multiple services in one building, their holistic approach helps people into employment, supports those leaving prison, & keeps families together.

Read more:

www.changegrowlive.org/news/trusted...
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July 16, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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“My recovery will remain the thing I am most proud of.”

Determined not to let history repeat itself, Joe was supported by our Manchester & Norfolk services. 8 years after his last drink, he's built a new "unrecognisable" life.

Read Joe’s inspiring story:

www.changegrowlive.org/believe-in-p...
July 8, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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The Government's 10-Year Health Plan is smart, considered & acknowledges that prevention matters.

But with the subdued section of text devoted to addressing alcohol harms, a huge opportunity may have been missed.

Read CEO Mark Moody’s full response:

www.changegrowlive.org/news/bottlin...
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July 7, 2025 at 2:58 PM