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Derbyshire has an ambition to build a ‘home-grown’ specialist treatment and recovery workforce. This means creating pathways and opportunities where people affected by substance use can channel their lived and living experience into careers within the local system. The Lived Experience Career Pathway to employment aims to provide you with the knowledge, skills and opportunities…
A Lived Experience Recovery Organisation (LERO) is a community-led group run by individuals with personal experience of addiction and recovery. Grounded in peer support, mutual aid, and community empowerment, LEROs offer hope and a sense of belonging. Support is flexible and inclusive, with opportunities for advocacy, connection, hobbies, and volunteering. The aim is to uplift…
Elastic FM’s Recovery Project, “Your Choices Matter,” shares powerful stories from people in recovery from drug and alcohol misuse, as well as information for those interested in the Derbyshire Recovery Network. In this moving episode of the Your Choices Matter podcast, listeners are invited to hear Andrew’s personal account of living with long-term alcohol addiction….
Recovery Month is all about connection, hope, and celebrating the power of lived experience. Across Derbyshire, communities have been coming together to share stories, challenge stigma, and inspire change. Now, we’re inviting you to take the next step – by helping shape the future of recovery in our county. The Lived Experience Recovery Organisation (LERO) Roadshows are…
🧠 DAAS Family Interventions: Breaking the Cycle Event 🌳 DAAS STAND TO: Scenic Walk at Holmebrook 🐾 South Derbyshire CVS: Animal Magic at The Hive 🌌 Global Adventure Missions: Guiding Lights Night Hike 🎉 Zink: Walk with Activities! ⚽ Chesterfield FC Community Trust: Recovery Month Wellbeing Event 🚶 Growing Lives: Walk of the Erewash Canal & Lunch 🎶 The Hope Festival (Elastic FM,…
What to Expect:As part of National Recovery Month, the DAAS Family Intervention Project is hosting a dedicated event for affected others, titled “Breaking the Cycle – Building Family Resilience and Recovery from Substance Use.” This supportive and empowering session will build on the 1:1 work already undertaken with Family Intervention workers, offering a group training experience…
What to Expect:As part of National Recovery Month, Chesterfield FC Community Trust invite you to an inspiring afternoon celebrating recovery and resilience in the heart of Chesterfield. The event will include:🍽️ Arrival & Lunch🎤 Guest Speaker: Shane Nicholson – Former professional footballer who overcame drug and alcohol addiction and now shares his powerful story of…
A powerful documentary titled Breaking the Chains of Addiction has been shared as an example of good practice in recovery. Produced in Northamptonshire, the film explores substance use, addiction, and the life-changing journey of recovery through the lived experiences of local people. 📺 Breaking the Chains of Addiction – YouTube This film is not just a window…
Grants are now available to organisations in Derbyshire to deliver recovery support so that Derbyshire residents can achieve and sustain recovery from drug or alcohol dependence. We’re offering organisations the opportunity to apply for a single, non-recurring, 1-year grant up to a maximum of £37,500 including VAT and all other costs. Recovery is about individuals…
What to Expect:This interactive afternoon invites people of all ages (with supervision) to enjoy hands-on animal encounters, relax over afternoon tea, and connect with others in a welcoming, recovery-focused space. CVS staff will be on hand to chat about local services and the Future Focus project, which supports confidence-building and personal development. Booking Info: Email mentalwellbeingsupport@sdcvs.org.uk or…
