Yesterday, members of the Wirral Ways team visited Wirral Met College to deliver three ketamine awareness sessions to students.
Cris Bentley (Non-Opiate Team Lead), Liz McLoughlin (Non-Opiate Worker) and Vicky Moran (Training & Community Education Lead) led the sessions, speaking with students about the risks linked to ketamine use, the impact it can have on physical and mental health, and why having the right information early can make such a difference.
We are really pleased to share that, following the success of these sessions, Wirral Ways will now be returning to Wirral Met every month to continue delivering ketamine awareness work with students.
This is an important step forward in helping young people access clear, honest and non-judgemental information about ketamine. Awareness and prevention are key. By having open conversations and creating space for questions, we can help young people better understand the risks, recognise warning signs, and make informed choices about their health and wellbeing.
Ketamine use can have serious consequences. Alongside the immediate risks, repeated use can affect mental wellbeing, education, relationships and long term health. In particular, regular use of ketamine can lead to significant bladder and urinary problems, sometimes referred to as ketamine bladder, which can have a major impact on day to day life. That is why early education and prevention work is so important.
The team also wanted to recognise the positive response from the college and its students. Staff at Wirral Met created a welcoming environment from the moment the team arrived, and the sessions ran smoothly throughout the day. Students engaged well with the sessions, listened respectfully and approached a difficult topic with maturity.
Vicky said: “It was a really positive day from start to finish. We were made to feel incredibly welcome by the team at Wirral Met, and the students were thoughtful, respectful and engaged throughout the sessions. Ketamine is an issue that more young people need honest information about, so being able to create space for these conversations is really important. Awareness and prevention are key, and we are proud to be coming back each month to continue this work.”
We would like to thank everyone at Wirral Met for their support in arranging the sessions, and for the warm welcome given to the team on the day. We are looking forward to returning after Easter and building on this work in the months ahead.
If you would like to find out more about ketamine, drug and alcohol support, or the education and prevention work delivered by Wirral Ways, please explore the rest of our website or get in touch with the team.
Last Updated on 12 March 2026