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Are you interested in improving care for women who use drugs during the perinatal period. If so, this in person conference will definitely be of interest: eventbrite.co.uk/e/improving-ca…

What’s behind the rise in ‘fake heroin’? LIFE & CULTURENEWS The number of deaths relating to use of synthetic opioids like nitazene, fentanyl, and xylazine are on the rise — here’s what you need to know dazeddigital.com/life-culture/a…

Lee Anderson's comments on food banks have ignited the debate on food poverty once more. Here's how you can find your nearest food bank to help out bigissue.com/news/social-ju…

New hot topic time. Please check out the SURE App and share your thoughts and experiences on managing emotions in recovery. Either click the pop up or go to the Resources section of the app. Wishing everyone a happy day from the SURE App Team x

This month's hot topic is Creativity. Creativity takes many forms (art, poetry, DIY, music and more). We are interested in your experiences of creativity in recovery. Please share with these with us in the SURE app

🚨📢 Medical Cannabis Patient Initiative Announcement 🚨📢 We've partnered with @mapletreecan to launch Patients First, an initiative that pays patients for their time, giving them a voice and chance to shape their future care in UK medical cannabis. volteface.me/new-initiative…

@tonymossuk No, Never! Wow 😞

A quick poll for #AcademicTwitter: Have you ever been advised not to talk in public (presenting at a conference etc.) because of the way you talk? Feel free to add context in the replies. (Asking as I’ve heard this from a couple of colleagues - wondering how common this is)

Fantastic to see our Suicide Prevention Strategy covered in this weeks @SthLondonPress @JimDicksLambeth told the paper about our focus on ending stigma and increasing support. Pick up a copy to read about Lambeth local @beckymontacute's important campaign to improve services.

The first Qualitative Methods Journal Club to be hosted by Simon Fraser University explores a study of men’s experiences of ‘coming off drugs’ and self-detoxification in prison tinyurl.com/2p89exfe @alissa_greer @Sheri_fabian @AmandaButler__ @naomi_zakpar @Jo_S_Neale

It's new Hot Topic day over at the SURE App. You can also check out what you told us last month (about new year's resolutions). Just go to the Resources section of the App

Read the latest Qualitative Methods Journal Club entry...the study addresses how the policing of illicit drugs in a South African city is reinforced both institutionally and in the daily practices and activities of law enforcement tinyurl.com/48p5x8y3 @alissa_greer @Jo_S_Neale

Working with people who use substances, we've developed an app to help monitor personal recovery, track sleep, learn about naloxone & more. Please download & pass on to anyone who might find it helpful. Search App Store or Google Play for "SURE RECOVERY" play.google.com/store/apps/det…

Is it time for an LXP Union? lxprevolution.co.uk/2021/11/08/is-… via @LXPRevolution

Got your tickets yet? Get your morning cuppa ready and let's chat #mentalhealth! We'd love to hear what keeps your wellbeing in check. Register your place and we'll see you at 10am next Thursday ☕ ➡️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/srcs-timetot… #TimeToTalk eventbrite.co.uk/e/srcs-timetot…

In our latest blog, Erin Murray @STGMSKPhysio discusses how we can implement @GetUBetter, a digital self-management tool for patients with back pain into a busy emergency department. Read it here - bit.ly/35ijX0e