Scottish Recovery Consortium

The work continues. This campaign is coming to an end, but our commitment to Women in Recovery is just beginning. We will continue to champion women-only spaces, challenge stigma & advocate for justice reform. Thank you for being part of the conversation. #WomenInRecovery #Legacy

From conversation to analysis. We are collating insights from our year-long listening exercise. This data will be used to produce a report detailing the specific barriers women face. We are creating a resource to shape service design & support decision-making. #WomenInRecovery

What does "Gender-Responsive" mean? Women told us exactly what needs to change: ✅ Women-Only Spaces ✅ Trauma-Informed Pathways ✅ Practical Support (Childcare/Transport) The solutions exist. Now we need to build them. #WomenInRecovery #SystemChange #Solutions

We listened. Here is what we heard. A "one size fits all" system is failing women. From justice to health, women face distinct structural barriers that require distinct solutions. Your voice is the evidence base for change. #WomenInRecovery #LivedExperience

From conversation to action. This week, we presented our findings on Women, Harm, and Recovery to policymakers & partners. The message was clear: A "one-size-fits-all" approach is not enough. We need a recovery landscape designed with women in mind. #WomenInRecovery #Action

ONE WEEK LEFT TO APPLY! Don't miss the chance to join our team as a Prison Recovery Development Officer (North of Scotland focus). Help us build peer-led recovery cultures in Scottish prisons & bridge the gap to the community. Closes: 17th March, 12 Noon. scottishrecoveryconsortium.org/current-vacanc…

Neurodiversity & gambling harm are often "invisible" issues for women. Many women use substances to cope with undiagnosed ADHD/Autism. Gambling harm is often hidden by stigma. We must look beyond the obvious to support women effectively. #WomenInRecovery #EndStigma

Happy International Women's Day! 💜✨ Today we celebrate the strength & resilience of every woman in recovery in Scotland. To every woman who shared her story: Thank you. We see you. We hear you. We are committed to acting on what you told us #IWD2026 #WomenInRecovery #GiveToGain

Supporting the mother protects the child. The fear of separation from children is a huge barrier preventing women from seeking help. Trauma from losing a child often drives a cycle of despair. We need support systems that offer hope & dignity. #WomenInRecovery #Family #EndStigma

Great day at Strathbrock Partnership Centre with West Lothian ADP! 🤝 Our team delivered an interactive workshop on the Charter of Rights, exploring how to practically apply the PANEL principles & FAIR model to ensure a Human Rights-Based Approach in recovery services.

It’s not just "in your head." Symptoms of perimenopause & menopause—anxiety, sleep loss, brain fog—can be significant drivers for substance use or relapse. We need to stop women slipping through the cracks of the healthcare system. #WomenInRecovery #WomensHealth

Today we launch our Cross-Party Manifesto for a Recovery-Oriented Scotland (2026-2031). Built on 2 years of listening to lived experience, we outline a compassionate, human-rights based approach to reducing drug & alcohol harm. Read it here: ow.ly/beZ350YorGL

Gender responsive justice system ⛓️💜 For women in justice, transition to the community is critical. Without gender-specific support—like safe housing—recovery capital is often eroded rather than built. We need a system that recognises the unique needs of women. #WomenInRecovery

Safety is the prerequisite for recovery For many women, recovery cannot happen in an environment of fear. Domestic violence & unsafe housing are fundamental barriers to support We need to build pathways that offer genuine safety first #WomenInRecovery #SafetyFirst #TraumaInformed

Proud to stand with organisations across the UK to defend universal human rights. 🌍 As discussions at the Council of Europe explore limiting the ECHR, our message is clear: human rights protect us all. They are essential for dignity & recovery. Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=zEpUs1…

"Meaningful change must be designed by women, for women." This is our guiding principle. We haven't just looked at stats—we have listened to what women & services working with women told us. Honest conversations are helping us identify barriers. #WomenInRecovery #LivedExperience

🚨 WE'RE HIRING! 🚨 Role: Prison Recovery Development Officer (North of Scotland focus). Help us make recovery visible by building peer-led recovery cultures in Scottish prisons & bridging the gap to the community. 📅 Closes: 17th March, 12 Noon. 🔗 scottishrecoveryconsortium.org/current-vacanc…

We cannot fix what we do not measure. Our 2024 National Recovery Baseline revealed a critical gap: our data on women was incomplete. #WomenInRecovery #DataGap #ScottishRecovery

⚠️ Final call for Rights in Recovery training! Join us this Tuesday (10th Feb) to explore the Charter of Rights, PANEL principles, challenging stigma, and more. Free and open to all Spaces filling fast. Book now. 👇 🔗 tinyurl.com/yc2pu3rz #RightsInRecovery #CharterOfRights

Yesterday was #TimeToTalk Day. Stigma is a major barrier for women in recovery. Our evidence review highlights challenges such as gambling harm and family separation. Read the findings: 🔗 ow.ly/PByo50Y9fno #WomenInRecovery #EndStigma