🎄 Support does not stop over Christmas and New Year.

We are running recovery support groups over the festive period, including Recovery 101 and Abstinent Groups, so you do not have to go through it alone.

👉 https://www.wirralways.org.uk/2025/12/22/support-groups-running-over-the-festive-period/

Don’t wait for Dry January. Start your WAY today.

One door. One chat. One decision toward a healthier, safer future.

📌 Self-referral: https://www.wirralways.org.uk/referrals
📞 0151 556 1333
📍 All hubs offer open access

Last Tuesday, our Female Health Huddle met with the Wirral Domestic Abuse Hub for a supportive session on women’s and girls’ safety, aligned with the VAWG strategy.
It was a space for open conversation, shared learning and connection.
#HealthHuddle #WomenSupportingWomen #SafeSpaces #StrongerTogether

We’re proud to share that Wirral Ways has been re-accredited with the Investing in Volunteers award. 🌟

Our volunteers make such a difference every day.💜

Read more: https://www.wirralways.org.uk/2025/12/08/weve-been-re-accredited-with-the-investing-in-volunteers-award/

🚗💥 Don’t let one risky decision change everything. Driving under the influence of drugs carries serious legal, financial and personal consequences. Know the facts ➤ https://www.wirralways.org.uk/2025/12/05/drug-driving-the-risks-are-real/

@wirralcouncil.bsky.social @merseysidepiece.bsky.social

Julie, one of our Health Care Assistants, joined the World AIDS Day Vigil in Liverpool this week. A powerful evening of reflection, stories, and celebrating those making a difference.

If you would like a free and quick test, we are here to help.

The festive season can be challenging, particularly for those in recovery.

New World AIDS Day blog from Tegan, our Senior Healthcare Assistant.
Learn about rapid HIV testing, staying safe, and tackling stigma.
Read the full post: https://www.wirralways.org.uk/2025/11/24/world-aids-day-why-testing-matters-and-how-we-can-help/

Jason and Peter, who lead our veteran support work at Wirral Ways, have written a new blog sharing a real case study from the past week. 

🔗Read more: https://www.wirralways.org.uk/2025/11/25/supporting-veterans-on-the-wirral-a-case-study-from-jason-and-peter/

This week’s Health Huddle had an extra treat, a Chinese meal generously donated for the group. It created a warm, relaxed space for people to chat and connect. We really appreciate the kindness behind it.

The last Health Huddle session of the year will be Tuesday 16th December.

Over the Festive Period our buildings will shut for bank holidays.

⚕️ Make sure that you know when you're going to pick it up.
💉 Make sure you have enough needles and drug taking equipment.
⭐ Make sure you have enough Naloxone and testing kits.

More support here: www.wirralways.org.uk/resources

⚠️🔎Spot something unsafe in local drug supplies?

You can report it to Wirral Ways completely anonymously.

Bad reactions, positive test strip results, rumours about unsafe batches, or anything that just feels off, every report helps keep people safe.

🤳Share what you know at wirralways.org.uk/report

⚠️ We’re seeing ketamine in the North West contaminated with medetomidine, a very strong sedative.

Stay safer:
Start small, don’t use alone, look out for your mates, carry naloxone, and call 999 if you spot overdose signs.

www.wirralways.org.uk/alerts

“Fear, shame and judgement” still shape many people’s experience of addiction.

Full story: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8e9l1p42z8o

Teams from Coolmine Recovery Dublin, Victory Outreach Liverpool and Liverpool Homeless Football Club joined us for the first Wirral Ways Inclusion Cup.

Read the full story here: https://f.mtr.cool/nhovvugekc

We’re marking European Testing Week with some incredible news. Wirral Ways has officially achieved Hep C micro elimination!

Read the full story:
https://f.mtr.cool/idrbdftewf