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Government publishes advice on pregabalin and risks during pregnancy

6th May 2022

New government advice has been released about possible risks during pregnancy for people taking the medication pregabalin.

Three of our services reach major hepatitis C milestone

4th April 2022

We are excited to announce that three Change Grow Live services have recently achieved micro-elimination of hepatitis C: West Kent, Reading, and Bromley.

A call for voices: We want to hear from women

29th March 2022

"Earlier this year, I was invited to take part in a roundtable, discussing women’s experiences with drug and alcohol services."

We have been awarded the Investing in Volunteers Standard

13th January 2022

Investing in Volunteers is the quality standard for all UK organisations that rely on the hard work and dedication of volunteers.

From Harm to Hope: Long-term drug strategy signals new era for treatment

7th December 2021

Change Grow Live responds to the UK government's 10-year drug strategy.

A ground-breaking approach to hepatitis C in North Yorkshire and Humber

26th November 2021

Change Grow Live is leading a ground-breaking new approach to supporting people with hepatitis C in North Yorkshire and Humber.

Our Coventry services receive award for outstanding approach to hepatitis C

25th November 2021

Staff from the Coventry Drug and Alcohol Service and the Positive Choices service for young people have received awards for their amazing work.

Time for change: Our response to 2020's tragic rise in drug-related deaths

2nd August 2021

“Drug-related deaths are preventable, not inevitable, now is the time for change."

We back Dame Carol Black’s call for once-in-a-generation change in drug treatment

8th July 2021

Dame Carol Black’s independent report on drugs calls for a radical change in the UK’s approach to drug use.