Stories of Hope
Not Giving Up: How We’re Helping People Back into Treatment
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 support. These...
Stevens journey to recovery after 28 years of addiction
For most of his adult life, Steven battled addiction. Crack, heroin, and benzodiazepines consumed 28 years, leaving him with chronic health conditions, stints of homelessness, fractured relationships, and repeated spells in prison. His only clean periods were during...
Flourish Hub Supports Veteran Facing Housing Crisis
A 57-year-old veteran found crucial support from the Flourish Hub at a time of extreme crisis. Recently evicted and facing homelessness, he arrived at Wirral Ways feeling anxious and overwhelmed. He uses a wheelchair and lives with ongoing respiratory, mobility, and...
From Self-Referral to Support Worker: Peter’s Remarkable Recovery with Wirral Ways
“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...
From Detox to Dream Job: Becky’s Inspiring Journey Through Recovery with Wirral Ways
“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...
Hugh’s Journey to Safe and Specialist Care
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...