News

New reports

7 May 2020

We are delighted to announce the launch of two new reports, State of the Sector 2019: Drug and Alcohol Family Support, and Adfam's 2019 Impact Report.

Take on the 2.6 Challenge for Adfam this Sunday!

23 Apr 2020

The London Marathon (26.2 miles) was due to take place this Sunday, 26th April 2020. It has been cancelled, and in it's place the organisers are holding the 2.6 challenge for charities! Get involved with Adfam.

Bookclub with Adfam!

23 Apr 2020

Take part in our #keepingusconnected challenge and tell us what you are reading during #lockdown!

Survey - Lockdown effects on families and friends of someone with a drug, alcohol or gambling problem

20 Apr 2020

We are running a survey to capture and understand the experiences and challenges faced by families and friends of those with a substance use/gambling problem during the Covid-19 crisis in the UK.

PHE releases new COVID-19 guidance for commissioners and providers of services for people who use drugs or alcohol

17 Apr 2020

The guidance makes clear that drug and alcohol services should stay open as they protect vulnerable people who are at greater risk from coronavirus and help reduce the burden on other healthcare services.

#lockdownstories

9 Apr 2020

Get involved and share your story through Adfam's creative challenge...

Top tips for kinship carers to help children to maintain relationships during the coronavirus outbreak

3 Apr 2020

Top tips for kinship carers from Family Rights Group.

Briefing: Alcohol and domestic abuse in the context of Covid-19 restrictions

1 Apr 2020

This briefing, written by Dr Sarah Fox & Professor Sarah Galvani, Substance Use and Associated Behaviours Research Centre, Manchester Metropolitan University, offers some considerations relating to alcohol and domestic violence during the restrictions placed on households as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

A guide to coronavirus for children, by the Children's Commissioner

1 Apr 2020

Adfam Top Tips

30 Mar 2020

10 Top Tips for if you're staying at home and 5 Ideas for mental and emotional wellbeing