The Oldham Chronicle Covers Addiction to prescription drugs
Posted on 28 October, 2016
This week saw the Oldham Chronicle cover addiction to prescription drugs, focussing on the British Medical Association’s (BMA) call for action and more support for patients. The BMA produced three recommendations on the issue: – A 24hr helpline for those suffering from dependence on their prescribed medication – Resourced specialist support services for those with…
Read More >ADS reacts to BMA recommendations on addiction to prescription drugs
Posted on 26 October, 2016
This week saw the British Medical Association (BMA), one of the biggest professional bodies for doctors in the UK, release recommendations in relation to addiction to prescribed medication. This symbolised an important step in highlighting the often over looked and neglected problem of those involuntary addicted to their medication. The BMA recognises that this is…
Read More >ADS attending Parliament and hitting the airwaves on addiction to prescription drugs
Posted on 24 October, 2016
ADS have long championed the issue of Addiction to Prescription Drugs, and the difference our dedicated services make to those who have become involuntary dependent on their prescribed medication. However, last week saw a flurry of activity regarding the issue; firstly, we attended the All Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Prescribed Drug Dependence in parliament, and…
Read More >Bridge House gets more than a caffeine boost from its coffee morning!
Posted on 21 October, 2016
Last Saturday ADS’ residential rehab, Bridge House in Preston, held a coffee morning to help raise money for the residents’ away days. It was a great morning with a large turnout of friends and family and our partner agencies. Such a large gathering contributed to a really positive and welcoming atmosphere, with residents rising to…
Read More >One Recovery Bury and Oldham Walk the Length of Britain for UK Recovery Month
Posted on 1 September, 2016
One Recovery Bury and Oldham will be walking from John O’Groats to Land’s End during September to celebrate UK Recovery Month. However, this isn’t your usual walk, participants don’t need to leave Bury or Oldham. Everyone taking part will be issued with pedometers with the goal of walking the equivalent distance between John O’Groats and…
Read More >One Recovery Oldham’s Turn to Impress
Posted on 26 August, 2016
Following Bridge House’s highly positive CQC (Care Quality Commission) inspection, it’s now One Recovery Oldham’s turn to impress. One Recovery Oldham is our partnership led drug and alcohol service covering the metropolitan borough of Oldham. CQC inspectors came to have a look at One Recovery Oldham’s safeguarding practices and processes, and, following in the footprints…
Read More >Bridge House Impresses!
Posted on 24 August, 2016
Bridge House, our rehab in Preston, has recently had CQC (Care Quality Commission) inspectors visit the service as part of the national programme to ensure quality standards of care. Bridge House is a 24hr rehab unit – situated in a former church building, the service offers a number of individual rooms for those moving on…
Read More >Rising prescription drug abuse in Britain
Posted on 5 August, 2016
ADS welcomes latest study on prescription drug abuse. The study, published in the BMC Psychiatry journal, has highlighted the ongoing problem across Europe in relation to prescription drug abuse. Dr Novak, lead author of the paper, calls for collaboration across Europe and the development of interventions. In response to this, ADS would like to highlight…
Read More >A message from the CEO
Posted on 20 July, 2016
One Recovery Staffordshire continues to put clients at the centre of what we do. Those of us in the profession of providing public services are always going to feel the bite and restraint of the fluctuating economic climate, and whilst this may present us with challenges, we have a duty to continue to provide high…
Read More >One Recovery Bury Website Launches
Posted on 18 July, 2016
One Recovery Bury, the pioneering substance misuse partnership for Bury, has launched its new intervention based website: http://www.onerecovery.org.uk/bury The aim of the website is to connect with those who feel they may have a drink and/or drugs problem with services in Bury – with a particular emphasis on engaging those who are less likely to…
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