Drinking and drugs in later life: what changes after 50, and where to get help

Drinking and drugs in later life: what changes after 50, and where to get help

by | 16/6/2026 | Advice, Affected Others Support, Alcohol, Alcohol Support, Awareness, Community, Drug Support, Drugs, Family & Friends Support, Family Support, Harm Reduction, Over 50s, Public Health, Recovery, Resources, Spotlight, Support, Wellbeing Activities

Most conversations about drugs and alcohol focus on young people. But the reality is that many people over 50 are drinking more than they realise, using substances to manage pain or sleep or stress, and doing so in a body that processes everything differently than it...
Pride Month: Why LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Drug and Alcohol Support Matters

Pride Month: Why LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Drug and Alcohol Support Matters

by | 09/6/2026 | Advice, Affected Others Support, Alcohol Support, Awareness, Awareness Days, Community, Drug Support, Events, Family & Friends Support, Family Support, Harm Reduction, LGBTQ+, Recovery, Support

June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate LGBTQ+ communities, reflect on progress made, and be honest about the work still to do. For us at Wirral Ways, that honesty matters. Pride is not just a moment for rainbow branding. It is a reminder that some people face...
The World Cup, Gambling, Drink, Drugs and Domestic Abuse: What You Need to Know

The World Cup, Gambling, Drink, Drugs and Domestic Abuse: What You Need to Know

by | 05/6/2026 | Advice, Affected Others Support, Alcohol Support, Awareness, Community, Criminal Justice, Drug Support, Education, External Services, Family & Friends Support, Family Support, Football, Gambling, Gambling Harms, Harm Reduction, Mental Health, Partnerships, Public Health, Recovery, Resources, Spotlight, Support

The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from 11 June to 19 July – 39 days, 104 matches, hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico. For most people in Wirral, it will be a brilliant tournament to follow. But for some, major sporting events bring increased pressure...
Upcoming FREE training from Wirral Ways

Upcoming FREE training from Wirral Ways

by | 09/4/2026 | Advice, Affected Others Support, Alcohol, Alcohol Support, Awareness, Community, Drug Support, Drugs, Education, Family & Friends Support, Family Support, Harm Reduction, Naloxone, Public Health, Recovery, Resources, Support, Training

This spring and summer, Wirral Ways is offering a full programme of free, professional training – and we want you to be part of it. Our training is open to anyone working in or alongside the sector: health and social care professionals, community organisations,...
Empowering Recovery Through Creativity with the Spider Project

Empowering Recovery Through Creativity with the Spider Project

by | 20/1/2026 | Affected Others Support, Aftercare Support, Community, External Services, Family & Friends Support, Family Support, Partnerships, Recovery, Spider Project, Support, Wellbeing Activities

Recovery is about more than stopping something. For many people, it’s about rebuilding confidence, finding purpose, and reconnecting with who they are. That’s why Wirral Ways works closely with the Spider Project, an award-winning creative arts and...
Support groups running over the festive period

Support groups running over the festive period

by | 22/12/2025 | Advice, Affected Others Support, Alcohol Support, Drug Support, Family & Friends Support, Family Support, Festive Support, Groups, Recovery, Resources, Support, Uncategorised

We know the festive period can be challenging for many people, which is why our groups will continue running over Christmas and New Year. Whether you are just starting to think about change or are already in recovery, there is a space for you. Recovery 101 For anyone...