Oct 10, 2025
Every year at about this time the Government publishes the number of drug related deaths registered in England and Wales in the previous year. The 2024 figures will soon be released and will no doubt be accompanied by a call for more to be done. There will be news...
Oct 6, 2025
This week (6-12 October) is #KinshipCareWeek, a campaign to celebrate the incredible role that kinship carers play in children’s lives and raise awareness of what life is like for kinship families. Kinship care is when a child lives in the care of a family...
Apr 7, 2025
Adfam is proud to promote Beloved, a new exhibition by artist Antonia Rolls, after her two incredible previous works, ‘Addicts and those who love them’ and ‘A graceful death’. Antonia sadly lost both of her sons to suicide following many years...
Apr 2, 2025
In 2024, Adfam marked its 40th anniversary, and throughout the year we published a series of 10 articles featuring key individuals who have been instrumental in supporting families through substance misuse. We recently released the final edition of ‘Adfam at 40’,...
Mar 26, 2025
In 2024, Adfam marked its 40th anniversary, and over the course of the year we reflected on the progress made over the past four decades in supporting families affected by substance misuse. It was also a time to look ahead, recognising the changes needed for the...
Feb 25, 2025
This is an article written by James Armstrong, Director of Communications at Phoenix Futures and Trustee at Adfam, for the Anti-Stigma Network, originally published here. Addressing Stigma and Its Impact on Families By James Armstrong Substance dependence and its...
Jan 20, 2025
Adfam at 40 – Martin Blakebrough: Kaleidoscope, a family endeavour! In 2024 Adfam celebrated its 40th birthday and over the course of the year we spent time reflecting on the past 40 years and the progress that’s been made in supporting families affected by substance...
Dec 11, 2024
Adfam at 40 – Craig Knowles: supporting kinship carers in Nottinghamshire 2024 marks a special year for Adfam as we celebrate our 40th year. Throughout 2024, we have been reflecting on the past 40 years, the progress that has been made in supporting families affected...
Nov 12, 2024
This year marks a special year for Adfam as we celebrate our 40th year. Throughout 2024, we have been reflecting on the past 40 years, the progress that has been made in supporting families affected by substance misuse, as well as looking to the future. Through a...
Aug 5, 2024
2024 marks a special year for Adfam as we celebrate our 40th year. Throughout 2024, we will be reflecting on the past 40 years on the progress that has been made in supporting families affected by substance misuse, as well as looking to the future. Through a series of...
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