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Cranstoun @cranstoun.org · 22d

If you could share one piece of advice for managing mental health that could help another young person struggling, what would it be? 💡 💭

We asked some of the young people who use our Here4YOUth and ROUTES services to answer this question for Youth Mental Health Day.

Here's what they had to say 👇

Cranstoun @cranstoun.org · Sep 4

We've put together some videos to explain how to turn the alerts off if required for safety purposes - you can view these on our website here ⛓️‍💥 👇
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Cranstoun Guidance for September 2025 UK Government Emergency Alerts Test for iPhone, Android and Non-Compatible Devices | Cranstoun

A test of the Government’s Emergency Alerts system will cause all compatible mobile devices to vibrate and make a loud, siren-like sound on Sunday, 7 September 2025 at 3pm. This system is used to warn...

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Cranstoun @cranstoun.org · Sep 4

It is recommended that emergency alerts remain switched on, unless it may cause a risk to your personal safety.

As a provider of Domestic Abuse services, Cranstoun is providing guidance to support people who may have hidden second phones for safety purposes, eg victims/survivors of domestic abuse.

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Cranstoun @cranstoun.org · Sep 4

Over the weekend there is going to be a test of the UK Government's Emergency Alerts system on mobile phones. If you have a second phone for safety reasons, this could leave you at risk.

All compatible mobile devices will vibrate and make a loud, siren-like sound on Sunday, 7 September 2025 at 3pm.

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Cranstoun @cranstoun.org · Jul 17

There's still time to donate! The money will help to fund leisure centre memberships for people who use our service - and the kind team at Wokingham Leisure Centre have offered to provide double the amount of memberships 🌟👇

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Swimming for Wellbeing in Wokingham!

The staff team at Cranstoun Wokingham are taking part in a swimathon this July to raise money to fund gym memberships for clients who otherwise wouldnt be able to access this. We know how much exercis

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Cranstoun @cranstoun.org · Jul 17

Our fundraising team made a splash yesterday at the Wokingham Lions Club Swimathon! 🏊‍♀️

Colleagues from our Wokingham alcohol & other drugs service completed 60 laps of the pool in 50 minutes (which is 120 lengths!) and managed to raise just over £1000 🤩🥳

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Cranstoun @cranstoun.org · Jul 11

Stage one of our Sutton brand update complete ✅🤩

We’re so excited to continue our brand journey with some new Hub branding and signage. We hope to see you soon at our new-look Sutton hub!

Cranstoun @cranstoun.org · Jul 9

Our Policy team have been busy over the last few weeks, advocating for better outcomes for the people we are here to support.

We’ve met with a number of MPs to discuss a range of issues including rising ketamine use, prevalence of synthetic drugs and how we can support more young people.

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Cranstoun @cranstoun.org · Jul 8

At a time where potent synthetic opioids are contaminating the drug supply, officers in all forces should be equipped with the tools needed to protect people and preserve life.

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The excuses don't wash. All police officers must be allowed to carry naloxone

Those in charge of the police could easily give their officers the option to carry naloxone, writes Cranstoun's Meg Jones.

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Cranstoun @cranstoun.org · Jul 8

This week our Director of New Business and Services, @megjonescranstoun.bsky.social, has written for the @bigissue.com about news that Suffolk and Greater Manchester Police will continue to not carry lifesaving Naloxone.

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Cranstoun @cranstoun.org · Jul 7

Coming soon... 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏾‍♂️🏃🏻

🗓️ Lace up your running shoes and mark your calendars for 26th October 2025!

We’re inviting you to lace up your running shoes to raise vital funds for Cranstoun’s life-changing services. 👟

A run with purpose is on the horizon 💜

Cranstoun @cranstoun.org · Jul 7

✅ Set goals which matter to you to help stay focused

✅ Think about when & why you drink and how you can cope

✅ Tracking your progress over time can inspire you to continue reducing alcohol use

✅ Seek support! Reach out to friends, family members or your local Cranstoun service 💜

Cranstoun @cranstoun.org · Jul 7

During Alcohol Awareness Week and beyond, our teams at Cranstoun can support you to make healthier alcohol choices 💪

Reducing alcohol use can be a positive step towards improving your health! To kick the week off, we wanted to share some tips that may help you to reduce your drinking 👇

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Cranstoun @cranstoun.org · Jun 16

🤖💊We’ve partnered with social enterprise Substancy to launch Drugbot - a new AI tool which can provide harm reduction advice to people who use drugs.

Read more about Drugbot: cranstoun.org/news/ai-meet...

AI Meets Harm Reduction: Drugbot Launches across the UK

A new artificial intelligence chatbot has launched, providing people who use drugs with lifesaving information in an ever-complex drug market

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Cranstoun @cranstoun.org · Jun 2

It’s #VolunteersWeek and we are joining orgs across the UK in celebrating our incredible volunteers!

Our volunteers give so much to Cranstoun through their time, commitment and dedication 💜

We are always looking for more volunteers! Find out more 👇
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PoliticsHome @politicshome.bsky.social · May 30

The transformational recommendations in the London Drugs Commission can be enacted without a change of law

Mayor Khan should seize this huge opportunity, writes Meg Jones, Director of Services at Cranstoun

Sadiq Khan must follow through with his drug commission’s recommendations

The transformational recommendations in the London Drugs Commission can be enacted without a change of law. Mayor Khan should seize this huge oppor...

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Cranstoun @cranstoun.org · May 7

Today is Harm Reduction Day. It is at the heart of what we do to ensure we work with compassion, respect and without judgment to provide support to people

Our Head of Harm Reduction Chris Rintoul met up with leads from charity partners, to discuss the future of Harm Reduction

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New Challenges for Harm Reduction

YouTube video by CranstounCharity

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Cranstoun @cranstoun.org · Apr 30

We must build genuinely affordable homes to address significant issues related to the supply of housing as a key immediate priority.

No child should grow up in an unsuitable, precarious, and unsafe home.

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More than 200,000 children in short-term housing in England by 2029, analysis shows

Exclusive: Cost to taxpayer expected to jump to £3.9bn with number of children in temporary accommodation to rise 26%, says Shelter

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Cranstoun @cranstoun.org · Apr 30

The shocking number of children growing up in temporary accommodation is already shameful and we urge the government to use the upcoming spending review to commit finance and action to address this crisis.

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Cranstoun @cranstoun.org · Apr 30

The investigation also highlights how children will be living in unhealthy, unsuitable housing for long periods of time, whilst the cost to the taxpayer is set to soar by 71% to £3.9bn per year.

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Cranstoun @cranstoun.org · Apr 30

Projections published in @theguardian.com, from analysis by @sheltercharity.bsky.social, has revealed that 206,000 children will be living in temporary accommodation by 2029 – a 26% increase in just five years.

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Cranstoun @cranstoun.org · Apr 28

You can also hear from our very own Sue McCutcheon! Sue is presenting on Cranstoun’s Dynamic-Evolving Model of Outreach (DEMO) on Wednesday at 14:30 (20:30 UK time). Make sure you don't miss it! 😁

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Cranstoun @cranstoun.org · Apr 28

If you're at #HR25Bogotá, don't miss our Head of Harm Reduction @chrisrintoul.bsky.social on Tuesday at 16:30 (22:30 UK time). Chris will discuss the collaboration between UK Harm Reduction Leads over the last 2 years to prevent fatal overdoses 👏

Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · Apr 27

Today’s the day — #HR25Bogotá kicks off in Colombia! We can’t wait to sow the seeds of change with you over the next four days.

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Cranstoun @cranstoun.org · Apr 24

You can sign up to our mailing list here 👇
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Cranstoun Domestic Abuse Conference

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Cranstoun @cranstoun.org · Apr 24

🗓️ Save the date! 🗓️

Join us at next year's Cranstoun Domestic Abuse Conference, on Thursday 23rd April 2026 at Worcestershire County Cricket Club 🙌

Sign up to our mailing list to stay in the loop with our Domestic Abuse work and be the first to hear when tickets go on sale for next year! 🎟️

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