Had an amazing couple of days with Peer Navigators from all over the UKβso inspired by the work and support you all bring! Huge thanks to the brilliant team @sacasrstir.bsky.social for putting it all together. So great meeting everyone ππ½
06.06.2025 15:25 β π 0 π 2 π¬ 0 π 1
Extremely encouraging times ahead at HMP Addiewell! Was privileged to be at the launch of their Drug & Alcohol Strategy this afternoon. Very forward thinking with residents at the forefront of plans (as should beππ½). Good to hear focus on trauma informed practice & MAT standards!
24.02.2025 18:24 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Interesting & fun report writing session this morning.
Normally words not associated with this topic but a massive thank you & shout out to @arjmcauley.bsky.social for making it so! Session very well thought out & presented.
P.S. I know Iβve waffled a bit here, will be more concise in future π€£
14.02.2025 16:55 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
OMWH after a fantastic day. Had a powerful support session with the peers at Castle Huntly then dropped in to see my good pals at Parish Nursing. Absolutely love the work they do ππ½β€οΈ #HarmReduction #StopTheDeaths
30.01.2025 16:43 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
Hi James, can you please add me to the starter pack please? I work on peer naloxone with SDF.
14.01.2025 19:19 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Great road tripping up north today with @steelewez.bsky.social. 2 positive meetings.
Very excited to be expanding peer supply in the highlands #StopTheDeaths #naloxone
14.01.2025 19:15 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 1
Thank you brother! Hope you are well ππ½
19.12.2024 19:35 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Absolutely buzzing after our 2 day #naloxone T4T @HMPLowMoss. 5 peers & 1 officer completed the training, all highly motivated to pass on the life saving knowledge to others. Massive thank you to @mariebethk.bsky.social for copiloting & Candice for organising & support! #StopTheDeaths #HarmReduction
19.12.2024 17:27 β π 4 π 1 π¬ 1 π 0
So sorry for your loss Gillian π he sounds like he was an amazing companion, remember all the wonderful times you had with him. Sending you all lots of love and healing hugs β€οΈβπ©Ήβ€οΈβ€οΈβπ©Ήβ€οΈ
17.12.2024 14:11 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
Fantastic Sara! Massive congratulations π₯³
07.12.2024 09:15 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
β¨Beyond proud momentβ¨
My amazing daughter & her pals spotted someone overdosing in town today, their quick thinking saved his life! This shows the importance of being trained & carrying #naloxone #notallheroswearcapes
05.12.2024 18:33 β π 12 π 0 π¬ 0 π 1
Had a wonderful few days at the #EHRC2024 in Warsaw. So many powerful, innovative & thought provoking presentations! Giving me plenty to think about. Loved meeting new comrades from throughout Europe π€ very well done to the organising team! You did amazing! β€οΈ
05.12.2024 11:07 β π 7 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Brilliant couple of days at HMP Barlinnie. Newest cohort of peers were fantastic! All from different backgrounds but equally passionate & driven to help others & reduce drug deaths. Massive thanks to @lynncouper.bsky.social for the awesome copiloting ππ½ #drugsky #harmreduction #naloxone
26.11.2024 19:19 β π 8 π 1 π¬ 1 π 0
It is! π€£
21.11.2024 06:27 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Insightful afternoon spent at first responders training in Glasgow with some of the SDF team. Wonderfully facilitated by Lauren π
20.11.2024 20:19 β π 6 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
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20.11.2024 09:43 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
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