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The Independent Sentencing Review and last week’s Spending Review offer a powerful opportunity to reimagine how we support people with drug and alcohol support needs in contact with the criminal justice system and, in particular, how we do better by women.

We have contributed to the Government’s consultation on the development of a new National Cancer Plan. This is a crucial opportunity to shape a long-term vision for cancer prevention, treatment and care.

In Your Corner is an innovative project by Change Grow Live offering a fresh approach to drug and alcohol support by meeting men where they are – physically, and emotionally.

Our new report highlights the significant milestones we have achieved, explores the lingering disparities, and outlines the actions we are taking to ensure long-lasting, meaningful change.

Change Grow Live has taken part in a ground-breaking project to address the unique challenges faced by women experiencing homelessness.

This time of year is particularly difficult for people sleeping rough. In Hull, that includes a significant number of Eastern European nationals. Language and cultural barriers often prevent them from reaching out – but a new initiative is providing guidance to get people the support that they need.

Every pound invested in drug and alcohol treatment services delivers extraordinary returns: saving lives, reducing crime, easing NHS pressures, and breaking cycles of disadvantage.

In Halton, Change Grow Live’s criminal justice team have achieved a 90-100% rate of continuity of care for people leaving prison – surpassing national targets and making sure no one is left behind.

The Kitchen Table Café has become a focal point of recovery in our Halton service. Staff members and volunteers sit together with people who use the services and those in recovery, family members and people from the local community, all sharing stories and ideas.