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Eclypse is the Young Person’s Specialist Substance Misuse Service in Manchester. Manager Chris Henniker shares the service’s response to the lack of guidance on vaping, and explains how they are equipping parents and professionals to better support young people.

In Your Corner is an innovative project by Change Grow Live offering a fresh approach to drug and alcohol support by meeting men where they are – physically, and emotionally.

Our new report highlights the significant milestones we have achieved, explores the lingering disparities, and outlines the actions we are taking to ensure long-lasting, meaningful change.

Change Grow Live has taken part in a ground-breaking project to address the unique challenges faced by women experiencing homelessness.

This time of year is particularly difficult for people sleeping rough. In Hull, that includes a significant number of Eastern European nationals. Language and cultural barriers often prevent them from reaching out – but a new initiative is providing guidance to get people the support that they need.

Every pound invested in drug and alcohol treatment services delivers extraordinary returns: saving lives, reducing crime, easing NHS pressures, and breaking cycles of disadvantage.

In Halton, Change Grow Live’s criminal justice team have achieved a 90-100% rate of continuity of care for people leaving prison – surpassing national targets and making sure no one is left behind.

The Kitchen Table Café has become a focal point of recovery in our Halton service. Staff members and volunteers sit together with people who use the services and those in recovery, family members and people from the local community, all sharing stories and ideas.

The launch of our 2024 annual report is a time to reflect and to acknowledge our achievements despite the significant challenges the country has faced. Our dedicated team members, volunteers and peer mentors have made these results possible.