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“This place has saved my life and given me a new direction”

23rd May 2022

Our Wirral service’s pioneering work has been celebrated in a new BBC documentary.

New advice on pregabalin and risks during pregnancy

6th May 2022

New government advice has been released about possible risks during pregnancy for people taking the medication pregabalin.

Introducing our new Deputy Chief Executive

3rd May 2022

Following a rigorous selection process, we were able to appoint an internal candidate, Executive Director Nic Adamson, who will start her new role in May.

Three of our services reach major hepatitis C milestone

4th April 2022

We are excited to announce that three Change Grow Live services have recently achieved micro-elimination of hepatitis C: West Kent, Reading, and Bromley.

A call for voices: We want to hear from women

29th March 2022

"Earlier this year, I was invited to take part in a roundtable, discussing women’s experiences with drug and alcohol services."

We have been awarded the Investing in Volunteers Standard

13th January 2022

Investing in Volunteers is the quality standard for all UK organisations that rely on the hard work and dedication of volunteers.

From Harm to Hope: Long-term drug strategy signals new era for treatment

7th December 2021

Change Grow Live responds to the UK government's 10-year drug strategy.

A ground-breaking approach to hepatitis C in North Yorkshire and Humber

26th November 2021

Change Grow Live is leading a ground-breaking new approach to supporting people with hepatitis C in North Yorkshire and Humber.

Our Coventry services receive award for outstanding approach to hepatitis C

25th November 2021

Staff from the Coventry Drug and Alcohol Service and the Positive Choices service for young people have received awards for their amazing work.