In our final episode of season four, host Andy chats to Gill and Billy from START, a partnership between Hartlepool Borough Council (HBC) and Foundations, delivering an integrated substance misuse treatment service in the region. START stands for 'Supporting Treatment and Recovery Together'. Gill and Billy talk us through the way the organisation works, and the benefits of integrating the service into the community - for example, by using community hubs and working closely with other local organisations.
⏰ Now that we've finished another great season, the Recovery Talks team is pausing production to take stock of all of our fantastic achievements and decide where to take the podcast next. We want to thank all of our listeners and guests for supporting us so far and look forward to telling you about our future plans very soon! ⏰
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Note: In all of our Changing Lives Podcasts we make references to topics such as addiction, homelessness, mental health problems and domestic violence. For more information on our work or to seek support for any of the issues we discuss, you can visit https://www.changing-lives.org.uk/
In our penultimate episode of the season, host Andy Ryan speaks to Rondine Molinaro and Martin Blakeborough from Kaleidoscope, an organisation which runs substance use projects across Wales and supports upwards of 10,000 people a year. Rondine and Martin take Andy through the charity's incredible history, from its roots in Baptist Ministry in 1968 to its groundreaking work today in harm reduction, on-site prescribing, peer mentoring and co-production.
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Note: In all of our Changing Lives Podcasts we make references to topics such as addiction, homelessness, mental health problems and domestic violence. For more information on our work or to seek support for any of the issues we discuss, you can visit https://www.changing-lives.org.uk/
Today we welcome a trio of incredible recovery sector professionals to discuss lived experience and how lived experience of addiction and recovery can benefit communities, organisations and all other aspects of health. Two of our guests, David Best, a professor in addiction and recovery research, and Stuart Green, service manager for Aspire in Doncaster, were part of the team who set up CLERO, the College of Lived Experience and Recovery Organisations. Stuart and David are also joined by Gord Garner, Executive Director of the Community Addictions Peer Support Association (CAPSA) in Canada.
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Note: In all of our Changing Lives Podcasts we make references to topics such as addiction, homelessness, mental health problems and domestic violence. For more information on our work or to seek support for any of the issues we discuss, you can visit https://www.changing-lives.org.uk/
In the first episode of 2023, host Andy speaks to Leon Marsh, the Director of Hospitals and Residential Services at Adferiad, which is an organisation providing services for people in Wales with mental health problems, substance misuse problems, and those with co-occurring and complex needs. Adferiad has been commissioned by Gamble Aware to deliver a number of residential services in Wales. Andy and Leon speak about gambling addiction more broadly, which often occurs alongside other addictions, and then the key benefits of the inclusive residential services that Adferiad provides.
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Note: In all of our Changing Lives Podcasts we make references to topics such as addiction, homelessness, mental health problems and domestic violence. For more information on our work or to seek support for any of the issues we discuss, you can visit https://www.changing-lives.org.uk/
While our ho ho hosts take some time off over Christmas, we share some highlights from the 2022 Changing Lives Staff Celebration! Sommer interviewed nearly twenty members of staff on what the term recovery means to them, why they love their jobs and where they see the sector heading in the future. Many thanks to everyone who took part on the day.
🎄 We're taking a break in scheduling and will be back with episode 9 on Monday 9th January 2023! Wishing all of our listeners a peaceful festive period 🎄
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Note: In all of our Changing Lives Podcasts we make references to topics such as addiction, homelessness, mental health problems and domestic violence. For more information on our work or to seek support for any of the issues we discuss, you can visit https://www.changing-lives.org.uk/
Today, host Andy catches up with Danny Hames, Head of Inclusion and Chair of the NHS Addiction Provider Alliance, and Oliver Standing, the director of Collective Voice. We spoke to them back in season one all about the treatment sector, and in this episode they revisit the conversation, discuss where things are now, as well as touching on some recent reports and campaigns.
🎄 We're taking a break in scheduling and will be back with episode 9 on Monday 9th January 2023! Wishing all of our listeners a peaceful festive period 🎄
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Note: In all of our Changing Lives Podcasts we make references to topics such as addiction, homelessness, mental health problems and domestic violence. For more information on our work or to seek support for any of the issues we discuss, you can visit https://www.changing-lives.org.uk/
In this episode, host Sommer speaks to John, a senior support worker in one of Changing Lives' Supported Living Services for young people. These services support vulnerable young people in housing need, including care leavers, who require assistance to develop the skills and confidence necessary to live with reduced support and, over time, to live semi-independently or independently. John left home aged 17 and spent time in Changing Lives' supported accommodation himself. He talks to us about his journey and about his career in social care.
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Note: In all of our Changing Lives Podcasts we make references to topics such as addiction, homelessness, mental health problems and domestic violence. For more information on our work or to seek support for any of the issues we discuss, you can visit https://www.changing-lives.org.uk/
Today's episode is all about volunteering and the benefits of being a volunteer, both for you personally and for the organisation you donate your time and expertise to. To delve into this topic, host Andy speak to Liam and Sarah, who both work for the charity Humankind but began their journey into the sector as volunteers. They explain what they got out of those early roles and how their lived experience of recovery and addiction made them excellent volunteers.
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Note: In all of our Changing Lives Podcasts we make references to topics such as addiction, homelessness, mental health problems and domestic violence. For more information on our work or to seek support for any of the issues we discuss, you can visit https://www.changing-lives.org.uk/
In this episode, Andy speaks to Danny Ahmed and George Charlton about their work in the recovery sector and about Naloxone, an emergency medication that can reverse the effects of an overdose of opioids like heroin or methadone. The trio chat about the power of support and human connection, and why they believe everyone should carry a Naloxone kit and know how to use one.
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Note: In all of our Changing Lives Podcasts we make references to topics such as addiction, homelessness, mental health problems and domestic violence. For more information on our work or to seek support for any of the issues we discuss, you can visit https://www.changing-lives.org.uk/
In this episode, host Francis speaks to Amy Van Zyl who is operational lead at REFORM, an organisation working with and advocating for women who have had children removed from their care. Often this is due to substance use, mental health problems, domestic violence or a combination of them all. Amy and Francis talk about what REFORM does, how and why it was created and what their hopes are for the treatment of these families in the future.
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Note: In all of our Changing Lives Podcasts we make references to topics such as addiction, homelessness, mental health problems and domestic violence. For more information on our work or to seek support for any of the issues we discuss, you can visit https://www.changing-lives.org.uk/
In today's podcast we are joined by Arron Owen, the National Lead for Criminal Justice at Cranstoun, which is an organisation providing services for those facing difficulties with domestic abuse, alcohol and other drugs, housing, young people and criminal justice. Aaron talks to us about all of the services Cranstoun offers, how that offering has changed and evolved over time, and what he personally gets out of working in the sector.
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Note: In all of our Changing Lives Podcasts we make references to topics such as addiction, homelessness, mental health problems and domestic violence. For more information on our work or to seek support for any of the issues we discuss, you can visit https://www.changing-lives.org.uk/
In today's podcast, our host Andy speaks to Zoe Metcalfe (North Yorkshire Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner), Lisa Winward (Chief Constable, North Yorkshire Police) and Sally Lynch (Commissioning & Partnerships Manager for the NYPCC). Together they paint a picture of how recovery services work in North Yorkshire, particularly for those entering the criminal justice system. They also explore their personal motivations for doing the work and their aspirations for the future.
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Note: In all of our Changing Lives Podcasts we make references to topics such as addiction, homelessness, mental health problems and domestic violence. For more information on our work or to seek support for any of the issues we discuss, you can visit https://www.changing-lives.org.uk/
As we kick off season four of the Recovery Talks Podcast, hosts Andy, Sommer and Iain (together with producer Bridget) come together to discuss how their personal and professional lives have changed since beginning the podcast, as well as what the world of recovery looks like now. They also tease some upcoming episodes and ask for your thoughts on who should be interviewed - so come and give us your ideas!
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Note: In all of our Changing Lives Podcasts we make references to topics such as addiction, homelessness, mental health problems and domestic violence. For more information on our work or to seek support for any of the issues we discuss, you can visit https://www.changing-lives.org.uk/
In this special episode, we speak to Andy Hackett from Newcastle City Council and Annemarie Ward from FAVOR UK about the UK Recovery Walk, which this year is being hosted in Newcastle. They explain the history of the walk, who and what the walk is for and how anyone can get involved!
If you are interested in joining the walk on 17th September, it is completely free and there is no need to sign up. Find out more here: https://www.facesandvoicesofrecoveryuk.org/2022-recovery-walk/
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Note: In all of our Changing Lives Podcasts we make references to topics such as addiction, homelessness, mental health problems and domestic violence. For more information on our work or to seek support for any of the issues we discuss, you can visit https://www.changing-lives.org.uk/
For our final episode of season three, Andy catches up with Aaron and Mark, two of the guests featured in season one's episode 'Men in Recovery'. They chat about how definitions and rules of 'being a man' have changed for the better in recent years, about intergenerational trauma and parenting, and their key tips for anyone looking to stay in recovery.
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Note: In all of our Changing Lives Podcasts we make references to topics such as addiction, homelessness, mental health problems and domestic violence. For more information on our work or to seek support for any of the issues we discuss, you can visit https://www.changing-lives.org.uk/
This week we speak with Jane Donohoe, who is a trainer and motivational speaker about her work in trauma. We talk about some of the statistics, about vicarious trauma and what people can do support other who's lives have been impacted by Complex Trauma and Complex PTSD.
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Note: In all of our Changing Lives Podcasts we make references to topics such as addiction, homelessness, mental health problems and domestic violence. For more information on our work or to seek support for any of the issues we discuss, you can visit https://www.changing-lives.org.uk/
Today our host Andy speaks to Jimmy and Angela from the Road to Recovery Trust. Angela is the Projects Development Manager, and Jimmy is the Operations Manager at George Street Social, which is run by the Trust. They speak about what their roles look like on a day to day basis, what recovery looks like to them both and what the Road to Recovery Trust offers not just for people entering recovery but for those who want to stay there for the long term.
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Note: In all of our Changing Lives Podcasts we make references to topics such as addiction, homelessness, mental health problems and domestic violence. For more information on our work or to seek support for any of the issues we discuss, you can visit https://www.changing-lives.org.uk/
In this episode our host Sommer speaks to Catrina Mchugh MBE about the work of Open Clasp theatre company, and her experiences collaborating with women for personal, social and political change.
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Note: In all of our Changing Lives Podcasts we make references to topics such as addiction, homelessness, mental health problems and domestic violence. For more information on our work or to seek support for any of the issues we discuss, you can visit https://www.changing-lives.org.uk/
On today's episode, Andy speaks to Mark and Martina from York In Recovery, who are a peer-support and peer led recovery group who offer a safe space, activities, and connection for members of the York Community who are either in recovery or who may not be in recovery but have an interest. They speak about how York in Recovery was established, what recovery means to them personally and the wisdom they've picked up whilst being a part of such a great community.
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Note: In all of our Changing Lives Podcasts we make references to topics such as addiction, homelessness, mental health problems and domestic violence. For more information on our work or to seek support for any of the issues we discuss, you can visit https://www.changing-lives.org.uk/
This week, Bridget speaks to Peter Cartwright and Beth French about their work in the bereavement sector and how people who have lost friends or loved ones experience recovery. This episode contains frank discussions about deaths caused by addiction to alcohol and drugs - please exercise caution and practise self care when listening.
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