Opiates Archives - Wirral Ways

Staying safe in the heat

by Jacob Jones | 26/5/2026 | Advice, Alcohol, Alcohol Support, Awareness, Community, Drug Support, Drugs, Education, Harm Reduction, Homelessness, Homelessness & Hostels, Non-Opiates, Opiates, Outreach, Outreach Services, Prescribed Medication, Prescription Drugs, Prescription Medication, Prescriptions, Public Health, Recovery, Resources, Support, Top Tips

The UK is currently experiencing a heatwave, and high temperatures can affect everyone, but especially people who are in recovery or managing their health. Here is what you need to know to keep yourself safe over the coming days. Drink plenty of water When it is hot,...

Naloxone Saves Lives

by Jacob Jones | 04/12/2025 | Advice, Community, Drugs, Education, Family & Friends Support, Festive Support, Naloxone, Opiates, Resources, Spotlight, Support, Top Tips

Naloxone is a medicine that can temporarily reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. It works by helping someone breathe again, buying vital time until an ambulance arrives. It is safe, simple to use, and completely free. Carrying Naloxone is an act of care. You do...

Not Giving Up: How We’re Helping People Back into Treatment

by Jacob Jones | 29/4/2025 | Case studies, Community, Hostels, Opiates, Outreach, Partnerships, Spotlight, Stories of hope

At Wirral Ways, a unique team is going above and beyond to re-engage people who have dropped out of drug treatment – and it’s making a big difference. Set up in late 2022, the Reengagement Team works with people who use opiates and have disengaged from...

Benefits of Buvidal in Addiction Recovery

by Jacob Jones | 07/4/2025 | Buvidal, Clinical, Opiates, Spotlight, Support

We’re excited to share a brand-new video resource featuring Dr Aadil Shah and Nurse Sara Florez from the Wirral Ways team, offering a clear and informative look at Buvidal—an alternative treatment option for people on their opiate recovery journey. In...

Meet our Birkenhead Opiate Team

by Jacob Jones | 04/4/2025 | Opiates, Spotlight, Teams

Meet some of the brilliant faces behind our Birkenhead Opiate Team. When we snapped this photo, several team members were already out in the community—doing what they do best: offering compassionate, person-centred support to the people who need it most. Our...

Naloxone: The Lifesaving Medication You Should Know About

by Jacob Jones | 01/1/2025 | Advice, Community, Naloxone, Opiates, Resources, Support

Naloxone is a medicine that can temporarily reverse the effects of an opioid overdose—and it can save lives. If you or someone you know uses opioids (like heroin or methadone), carrying Naloxone could mean the difference between life and death in an emergency....