Forward Leeds
@forwardleeds
Forward Leeds is the free, confidential alcohol and drug service for adults, young people and families in Leeds. Our dedicated support line is 0113 887 2477.
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http://www.forwardleeds.co.uk/ 13-05-2015 08:22:32
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All this month we are encouraging people to #GetTested for #HepC . If you think you could be at risk, speak to your worker. Getting tested is quick and easy & the new treatment is just a short course of tablets without side effects. #HepatitisC #GetTested GetTreatedGetCured
We've started the process,we want others across the country to join in to build momentum on such a sensitive subject,
*consultation in Leiceter - Jit Chauhan #ImJit & Dr David Patton
*research on BAME women in Recovery by shinasa shahid
BAC-IN 2life recovery: Sohan Sahota
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…
Watch 👀 Angela from Forward Leeds tell us how easy it is to test for hep C👇
Fast-Track Cities Fast-Track Cities Institute IAPAC LTHT LCH NHS Trust BHA for Equality Yorkshire MESMAC Leeds Forward Leeds Leeds Council News #HCV
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𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 2024 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿
Our latest newsletter is out now!
Featuring our Volunteer Impact Report, courses from Leeds Health and Care Academy, our new sessions with Lippy People and more, read it below.
🔗mailchi.mp/carersleeds/ap…
The Government is failing to tackle record-high alcohol-related deaths.
📰 My article for The House magazine:
politicshome.com/thehouse/artic…
Young Persons Drug and Alcohol Lead Practitioner in Armley BARCA-Leeds / Forward Leeds
#LeedsJobs
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Our Harm Reduction Lead Kim Kaur🌻 Be Hõsh is featured on the BBC website. Kim shared some of her own personal story of addiction and #recovery . Kim feels more needs to be done for people with drug & alcohol issues in Asian communities.
#EndStigma #StigmaKills bbc.co.uk/articles/czkv9…
Our New Vision Bradford team received personal safety training from Andy at UK Patient Care this week.
The team learned how to recognise dangerous situations before they escalate and how to support themselves and others to keep safe. 👏
💬 “Expanding #naloxone across North Yorkshire is a key harm reduction priority”
Craig Bosomworth, North Yorkshire Horizons Strategic Harm Reduction Lead on training 250 frontline North Yorkshire Police officers how to use #naloxone .
Read more on the North Yorkshire Police website. ⬇️
northyorkshire.police.uk/news/north-yor…
Seamus from The Hepatitis C Trust shared his story, encouraging people to test and get treated for #HepatitisC - their mission is to eradicate Hep C from the UK by 2030! 🙌
Treatment is no longer invasive.
Now, it's a simple course of tablets.
Spread the word & kick #HepC to the curb!
This morning on National News BBC Breakfast
My personal story of addiction and a direct and passionate interview from sohan!