Wirral’s Pioneering Pregnancy Substance Use Pilot in partnership with Intuitive Thinking Skills

Wirral’s Pioneering Pregnancy Substance Use Pilot in partnership with Intuitive Thinking Skills

Seven women. One graduation. A course that could change the way Wirral supports pregnant women affected by substance use. Wirral Ways, part of Change Grow Live, has helped fund and deliver the first course of its kind on Wirral: a partnership pilot with Intuitive...
3 Myths About Overdose | International Overdose Awareness Day

3 Myths About Overdose | International Overdose Awareness Day

For International Overdose Awareness Day, Leo, Outreach Team Leader at Wirral Ways and member of the non-fatal overdose panel, busts three common myths about overdose. Myth 1: You only overdose if you inject drugs Overdose can happen through many different routes, not...
“I’ve got my adult life back”: how Recovery Works is helping people move from addiction into employment

“I’ve got my adult life back”: how Recovery Works is helping people move from addiction into employment

Watch Lindsay, Paul and Kieran talk about what Recovery Works means to them, then read Lindsay’s story in full below. For a lot of people, work is one of the first things to go when substance misuse takes hold. Getting it back can be one of the biggest...
3 Signs Alcohol Is Becoming a Problem

3 Signs Alcohol Is Becoming a Problem

For Alcohol Awareness Week, Jason, a volunteer on the alcohol team at Wirral Ways, shares three signs from his own experience that alcohol had become a problem. Drinking at any time, for any reason “Alcohol became a problem for me. I would drink at any time. It...
From Struggling to Succeeding: Nick’s Story of Transformation

From Struggling to Succeeding: Nick’s Story of Transformation

Earlier this month, Nick walked into the Mayor’s office and received recognition that many would take for granted. But for him, it was the culmination of something remarkable: a journey from having virtually no confidence to being named as one of just 20...
Staying Safe in the Heat

Staying Safe in the Heat

What you need to know about alcohol, drugs, medication, and your mental health during hot weather Hot weather can feel welcome, but it brings real risks, particularly for people who use alcohol or drugs, take prescribed medication, or live with mental health...