by jacobjones | 10/2/2025 | Case studies, Stories of hope
“I started drinking when I was 12. It got even worse when lockdown hit – that’s when I knew I needed to ask for help,” says Peter, reflecting on the moment they realised things had to change. With over a decade of heavy drinking behind them, the isolation and...
by jacobjones | 01/2/2025 | Case studies, Stories of hope
“I never thought I was drinking too much – until it all got too much,” says Becky, reflecting on her life before recovery. It was a concerned relative, who works at Wirral Ways, who first suggested Becky’s drinking might be spiralling. At the time, she didn’t believe...
by jacobjones | 23/1/2025 | Case studies, Community, Criminal Justice, Outreach, Partnerships, Spotlight
At Wirral Ways, joint working between criminal justice agencies and local recovery services is helping people move away from crime and into treatment, support, and recovery. Thanks to targeted funding from the national ADDER (Addiction, Diversion, Disruption,...
by jacobjones | 10/1/2025 | Case studies, Stories of hope
When Hugh arrived at Wirral Ways one Tuesday morning, it was clear that urgent support was needed. Brought in by the police after being asked to leave his mother’s home, Hugh – who uses a wheelchair and has complex physical and mental health needs – found himself in a...
