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System Failure: A Crucial Opportunity to Break the Cycle in Addiction Treatment
"Listening to @MaggieOliverUK on @AndrewGold_ok podcast was a stark reminder of the pervasive issues of misuse of power and lack of accountability within our public systems. You can watch the interview here. The concerns Maggie raised about the inadequacies of...
Passing the Torch: The Next Phase in the Fight for Recovery and Advocacy.
Five years ago, I embarked on my first pilgrimage to Medjugorje, returning with a powerful phrase resonating in my mind: "You keep talking, we keep dying." This phrase became the catalyst for a campaign that deeply shaped my life. While this endeavor was both...
Drugs Legalisation: Over 200 NGOs Funded by One Man – Part 2.
Drugs Legalisation & Decriminalisation: Over 200 NGOs Funded by One Man Research by Deirdre Boyd 2016 , Updated July 2024 by Annemarie Ward From 19-21 April 2016, the United Nations held a General Assembly Special Session on the world drug problem and policy,...
Transformative and Timely: King’s Speech Ignites Hope for Comprehensive Recovery Support
By Anne Marie Ward In today's King's Speech (17th July), the introduction of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill marked a significant moment for us at FAVOR UK. This bill, emphasising the enhancement of housing quality and accessibility, addresses a core component of...
The Illusion of Safety: How Nitazenes Expose the Flaws in Drug Checking Services
Drug testing services have been promoted as a way to enhance safety among recreational drug users, but Nitazenes—a new and exceedingly dangerous class of synthetic opioids—expose the severe limitations of this approach. As festival season approaches, the false sense...
Clarified Response to SDF’s Concerns on the Right to Recovery Bill
The Scottish Drugs Forum (SDF) has raised several reservations about the Right to Recovery Bill. While some concerns reflect genuine caution, many appear to stem from misunderstandings or misinterpretations of the Bill's intent and function & PROVISIONS. Below is...
The Right to Recovery Bill: A Beacon of Hope for Comprehensive Addiction Treatment in Scotland
Today WEDNESDAY THE 15TH OF MAY marks a critical turning point in our long battle for genuine reform in addiction recovery services. After five relentless years of advocacy, the Right to Recovery Bill will finally confront Parliament. This milestone belongs not just...
Yet Another Call for Change: Critique of Scottish Drug Policy Amidst Rising Deaths
Statement from Annemarie Ward, CEO of Recovery Charity FavorUK on“Scottish drug deaths rise of 11% in latest figures published” “The relentless rise in drug-related deaths in Scotland is more than a crisis; it's a resounding indictment of a system that fails its most...
Unveiling Scotland’s Sudden Death Crisis – A Live Presentation Event
Scotland Confronts a Silent Emergency In the lush landscapes and vibrant communities of Scotland, a crisis is quietly unfolding—a crisis of sudden, avoidable deaths that shake the foundations of families and society. At the heart of this emergency are the drug-related...
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UK Recovery Month Toolkit
What is Recovery Month? Now in its 32nd year, Recovery Month celebrates the gains made by those in recovery, just as we celebrate improvements made by those who are managing other health conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and heart disease. Each...
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UK Recovery Walk Shrewsbury 2018 Brochure
Here it is folks - This Years UK Recovery Walk Brochure. All the info you need for this years walk. Please down load it here. ukrwfinal2
Vote for either Middlesbrough or Luton for UK Recovery Walk 2019
The bids are in. Hi everyone the vote is going out to the general public this year as well as our membership. We hope you will share the page and help raise awareness so that as many people as possible will get the opportunity to decide where the UK Recovery Walk will...
UK Recovery Walk Planning Update February 2018
Please see this months February planning update by clicking on the link here UK Recovery Walk Planning Update - February
UK Recovery Walk Compendium
Please click here on the Compendium to see a collection of stories from the UK Recovery Walks since their inception in 2009. The compendium is a real celebration of the walks that have taken place up until now. We hope you enjoy reading about some of the memories we...
UK Recovery Walk Planning Update January 2018
Please click the link below to see our planning update and get in touch if you want to get involved UK Recovery Walk Planning Update - January Download The Recovery Walk Planning Meeting Poster
YOUR Logo & Strap Line for UK Recovery Walk 2018
For all the info about this years walk please go to the Shrewsbury page here
favor annual reports
Faces & Voices of Recovery UK Annual Report 2016/17
This report aims to make clear our achievements as a membership body and in aspiring to lead a UK Recovery Movement. We are transparent and open in the way we operate and where we need to make more progress and be realistic in our expectations we clearly state this....
Annual Report 2015-2016
Annual Report 2015-2016. Our Annual Report is our one opportunity each year to draw attention to the work we are proud of and to share with you our hope & optimism going forward. A message from the Chair of Trustees Our aims Our vision Review of 2015-16 Recovery...
Annual Report 2016
A massive thanks to everyone who came along on the day to our AGM & Host winners Party on Friday in The Brink, Liverpool. A special thanks to Kathleen Reilly who went beyond and above the call of duty helping to organise all the fundraising & support acts....
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