Reaching out: Supporting services to engage with the most vulnerable drinkers
18 October - 19 October 2023 

The people facing the most serious alcohol issues often face the greatest difficulties accessing support. At this online learning event, we’ll be discussing how we can better reach out to vulnerable drinkers. 

Speakers include:

• Mike Ward from Alcohol Change UK, on why cognitive impairment is about much more than Alcohol-related Brain Damage.
• Cardiff and the Vale Drug and Alcohol Service (CAVDAS), on the benefits of undertaking assertive street outreach with peer supporters. 
• Adfam, sharing experiences of adults living with an intimate partner’s alcohol use.
• Recovery Cymru, on the uniqueness of every recovery journey and how services need to respond. 
• Gemma Yarwood from Manchester Metropolitan University, on end-of-life care for people with substance use issues. 

If you want to understand how best to help those in greatest need, then this is the conference for you.  
 

Tom Harding is taking on an epic running challenge between London and Bristol (280km or 7 marathons!) on 17-19 November in memory of his sister Katy. Hear about Tom’s reasons for taking on the challenge in his video and read more on his JustGiving page. There will be opportunities to join Tom in person for sections of his run or support him virtually by running where you are. If you’re interested, contact us. 

Johnny's story: one day at a time

In this blog, Johnny shares how he overcame his past struggles with alcohol and proved to himself and others that he was stronger than his past.

‘The Big Sober Quiz of the Year’ 

Sober Somerset is hosting The Big Sober Quiz of the Year, to raise awareness and money in support of Alcohol Change UK to help us reduce the harm caused by alcohol.