Jun 29, 2026
Adfam is thrilled to support the launch of the ISSUP UK National Chapter, a community dedicated to advancing evidence-informed approaches to substance use prevention, treatment, recovery, and family support. The ISSUP UK National Chapter brings together Addiction...
May 29, 2026
Adfam is pleased to announce a new series of training dates for professionals working with families and those affected by a loved one’s substance use. These courses have recently been refreshed to reflect current practice and are designed for practitioners...
Apr 27, 2026
Adfam has launched its State of the Family Support 2026 survey. Conducted every three years, this survey gathers vital insights into the current landscape of drug and alcohol family support, including service delivery, sustainability, funding, and partnerships. The...
Mar 20, 2026
Adfam is looking for skilled and experienced support workers to support adults affected by the substance use or gambling of a loved one, via our flagship ‘Adfam@Home’ remote support service. JOB TITLE: Home-based Remote Support Worker HOURS: 15-20/week SALARY: £30,000...
Feb 26, 2026
Adfam has joined forces with charities Alcohol Change UK, Adferiad, Barod, and Kaleidoscope in campaigning to reduce alcohol harm in Wales ahead of the next Senedd Cymru (the Welsh Parliament) 2026-2030. Together we have called on all Members of the next Senedd Cymru...
Feb 18, 2026
Congratulations to Sue Nash, winner of the Gary Seaman Award 2025. The award was established in memory of Gary Seaman, a dedicated practitioner who spent many years working in the London Borough of Lewisham, supporting and championing families affected by substance...
Jan 29, 2026
Adfam is thrilled to launch a collection of zines created by individuals whose lives have been touched by addiction within their family. This follows a series of online storytelling workshops held by Adfam in 2025 for families affected by substance use, led by artist...
Dec 24, 2025
Christmas can be a difficult time for many families affected by substance use. It’s important family members take steps to protect and look after themselves and their wellbeing, for more information take a look at Adfam’s Tips for Coping at Christmas:...
Oct 15, 2025
Adfam is delighted to be working with the charity Kinship, to provide a number of free in-person and online workshops for kinship carers, on understanding the effects of drug and alcohol misuse on kinship families. Kinship carers are family or friends who step up,...
Oct 6, 2025
Entries for Adfam’s Family Voices 2025 competition are now open! Family Voices is an annual poetry and creative writing competition for anyone with lived experience of a family member’s substance misuse or gambling. The competition provides an opportunity...
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