News from Derbyshire Recovery Network
Stay updated with news and information from the Derbyshire Recovery network.
Reflecting on Recovery Month: Derby County Community Trust – Active Choices Event!
Active Choices recently hosted a Health and Wellbeing Day to celebrate the progress of its participants on their recovery journey from substance misuse for the DCCT Recovery Month Event! The…
Lived Experience Recovery Organisation Roadshows -Celebration Event!
Recovery Connections will host the final Lived Experience Recovery Organisation Roadshow Celebratory event on Monday 10th November, from 12:00pm to 4:30pm, in the Ballroom at the Winding Wheel Theatre, Holywell…
Reflecting on Recovery Month: STAND TO Recovery Month Walk
On the 17th September for Recovery Month, Stand To put on a walk around Holmebrook Valley Park through to Linacre Reservoirs. They started the day with the gathering of groups…
Take-Home Naloxone (THN) Available in Community Pharmacies in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Sheffield!
Derbyshire County Council has worked with local Pharmacies and partners across Nottinghamshire and Sheffield to make Take-Home Naloxone more widely available to Derbyshire residents. Any Derbyshire resident who is 18…
Recovery Month Reminder: Four Recovery Spaces Supporting People in Derbyshire
Recovery Spaces offer safe, welcoming places to socialise, take part in positive activities, and connect with others in recovery or affected by someone else’s substance use. These spaces act as…
Stigma: A Barrier to Recovery from Drug and Alcohol Use
Stigmatisation refers to the process by which a person is unfairly judged or devalued because of certain traits, behaviours, or circumstances. This can lead to prejudice, discrimination, microaggressions, and serious…
What is the Lived Experience Career Pathway?
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…
What is a Lived Experience Recovery Organisation?
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…
Your Choices Matter Podcast – Facing Addiction: A Story of Strength and Recovery
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…
Lived Experience Recovery Organisation Roadshows – Dronfield Friday 26th of September
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,…
Full National Recovery Month Event Schedule – Derbyshire 2025
🧠 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:…
Derbyshire Addictions Advice Service, Family Intervetion’s Project – Celebrating Recovery Month in Derbyshire
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…
Chesterfield Football Club Community Trust – Wellbeing Event – Celebrating Recovery Month in Derbyshire
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…
Breaking the Chains of Addiction – A Powerful Video Showcasing Recovery in Action
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…
Announcement: Recovery from alcohol and drug dependence grant application opens Monday 8th of September!
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…
South Derbyshire CVS – Animal Magic at The Hive – Recovery Month in Derbyshire
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…
Return of the Recovery Games in Doncaster!
National Recovery Month promotes evidence-based treatment, and honours the incredible work of service providers, charities, and recovery communities across the UK. As part of Recovery Month, the Recovery Games return to…
Lived Experience Recovery Organisation Roadshows – Ilkeston, 16th of September!
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,…
National Recovery Month in Derbyshire: Participant-Only Events
Hopefully, you will have seen numerous articles showcasing the selection and inviting you to open Recovery Month events across Derbyshire – celebrations designed for everyone to support those in recovery and…
Lived Experience Recovery Organisation Roadshows – Swadlincote, Monday 8th & Chesterfield, Tuesday 9th
Recovery Month is all about connection, hope, and celebrating the power of lived experience. Across Derbyshire, Recovery communities are coming together to share stories, challenge stigma, and inspire change. Now,…
Peak Performance: Road to Recovery – Gorge Walk in the Peak District
As part of their Peak Performance: Road to Recovery project, Global Adventure Missions swapped city streets for running water this August and set out on a gorge walking adventure in the Peak District. With…











