Charlotte Hickling retweeted
🚨BuddyUp Hours Expanded🚨
BuddyUp is our app designed for people who use drugs alone.
In response to feedback we are expanding hours to include the weekend in addition to existing daytime hours.
👇More info and download
cranstoun.org/buddyup
Charlotte Hickling retweeted
Not long until the Social Justice Conference! 😁
In 2 weeks we will be hearing from experts from across Substance Use, Domestic Abuse, Housing & Homelessness, Criminal Justice and Children & Young People 🙌
Not got your tickets yet? Don't miss out 👇
cranstoun.org/social-justice…
Charlotte Hickling retweeted
Saturday is International Overdose Awareness Day, and it is so important to understand how you can reduce harm and stay safe.
Reach out to us if you need help. Here are some tips and resources to support you 👇
cranstoun.org/STAYSAFE
#IOAD2024 #TogetherWeCan @OverdoseDay
Charlotte Hickling retweeted
Don't get caught out by #BankHoliday opening hours. Know when your chemist will be closed and the dates when you need to collect your script. Set a reminder to lower the risk of missing your pickups.
cranstoun.org
Charlotte Hickling retweeted
#Christmas can be an exciting time, but it can also be a difficult time for many. Here’s some tips on staying safe & #HarmReduction during the festive season: bit.ly/3H7doi9
Reach out for help if you need to ❤️
Charlotte Hickling retweeted
News that funding will be removed for hugely successful diamorphine assisted treatment scheme in Middlesborough, run by Foundations. We fully support DAT, Foundations and call on gov to reverse this decision, and back this world class initiative
Read 👉cranstoun.org/news/cranstoun…
Charlotte Hickling retweeted
This week, Cranstoun's Innovation and Harm Reduction Lead @chrismrintoul spoke to the @BelTel in light of news that Belfast Council are considering the implementation of an OPC, to address the tragic level of drug deaths in the city.
Read (paywall) 👇
belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/…
Charlotte Hickling retweeted
📢The Social Justice Conference
📍Brighton Hilton Hotel Feb 24th - 26th 2023
🛌1st 50 registered enter draw for 2 night hotel B&B package
👇Tickets and registration 👇
cranstoun.org/social-justice…
Charlotte Hickling retweeted
#Buvidal is a long-lasting medicine used to treat dependence on #opioids. It is administered weekly or monthly by a healthcare worker, meaning that clients can get on with their lives, no longer needing to medicate daily.
#FeedbackFriday
Charlotte Hickling retweeted
'Drugs are here to stay. But proper testing and regulating drugs would remove the criminal element...so it may become something people want to do less of.'
Drugs campaigner Peter Krykant reacts to drug-related deaths in England and Wales reaching a record high.
Charlotte Hickling retweeted
🧵Drug death figures covering 2021 have today been released, with 4,859 people tragically dying from drugs in England and Wales, marking a 6.2% increase compared to 2020. This is the 9th consecutive year on year increase.
Here is our response👇
cranstoun.org/news/cranstoun…
Charlotte Hickling retweeted
Did you know that 95% of people who complete #hepC treatment, successfully clear the virus? There are lots of benefits to treatment. If you think you are at risk, speak to your Cranstoun #Sandwell worker & find out how to get tested & get treated. #WorldHepatitisDay #HepCULater
Charlotte Hickling retweeted
Here's an example of how joint approaches between police and health & support services can support people out of the revolving door. That means better outcomes for individuals, and lower reoffending rates. Well done @Cranstoun_org for such great results! news.sky.com/story/most-pris…
Charlotte Hickling retweeted
Really nice to meet with @KirisW & discuss some of the work being done from the Parish Church in Dundee & talk abt some of @Cranstoun_org work across West-Midlands. Looking forward to a follow-up visit to see the work 1st hand with @MegJ4289 @dannyahmed76 & @CMackCranstoun – at Dundee, Scotland

















