We are delighted to announce that Barod’s CEO, Caroline Phipps, has been appointed a Visiting Fellow at the University of South Wales, within the Substance Use Research Group Department. As part of this new role, Caroline will facilitate lectures to students relating to substance use in Wales, as well as be a part of up-to-date … Continued
‘Building a Better Barod’ sets out our new strategic statement for 2021 onwards. Rather than developing a fixed time, linear strategy document, we wanted to create something that was more dynamic and responsive and served as a guiding focus, a ‘to be’ rather than a ‘to do’ list. In light of the Covid-19 pandemic and … Continued
The Drink Wise Age Well (DWAW) service was a pioneering multi level, integrated programme that aimed to change behaviour and reduce alcohol related harm in the over 50’s population, throughout the UK. It was very much a community based engagement service based on the principles of co-production. Barod led on the delivery of the Cwm … Continued
**Dry Blood Spot Testing now available at all our services** All our services are have now recommenced the provision of free, confidential dry blood spot testing in line with current Welsh Government coronavirus guidelines. This non-intrusive, simple approach tests for antibodies to Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV and if found positive, we can support … Continued
All our services will close on Thursday 1st April at 5pm and will re-open Tuesday 6th April 9am. While all our services will be closed during the long Easter bank holiday weekend, our Live Webchat Service will remain open, operating at normal working hours: Friday 2nd April 9am – 9pm Saturday 3rd April 10am – … Continued
Live Virtual Exhibition on Wednesday 24th February 2021 at 10.30am We are please to announce that we will be hosting a free virtual exhibition, via zoom, to showcase all the entries from the Mike Parry Art Award 2020 competition, as well as announcing the winners, on Wednesday 24th February 2021 at 10.30am. To register … Continued
Run off the Blues 2021 We all know how tough 2020 has been. So, to kick start 2021, Barod has launched an internal campaign and event called ‘Run off the Blues‘. In short, staff who sign up, aim to achieve of one of five milestones (20, 40, 60, 80 or 100km) throughout the month of … Continued
Nadolig Llawen (Merry Christmas) from everyone at Barod All of our services and consortium-based services will be open and ready to support anyone affected by substance use during the Christmas period. All services and needle exchanges will be open normal working hours (Monday – Thursday 9am – 5pm; Fridays 9am – 4.30pm), as well as … Continued
More than one in four over 50s in Wales are binge drinking at least once a week during Covid-19 restrictions More than one in four (27%) over 50s in Wales are binge drinking at least once a week during Covid-19 restrictions, according to new research, released today by drug, alcohol and mental health charity We … Continued
Alcohol Awareness and Safeguarding week 16th – 20th November 2020 This is a particularly important week, raising awareness regarding the potential risks and harms caused and associated with, alcohol use. It is also more important than ever to be aware of, and know how to appropriately respond to, safeguarding issues. Throughout the week, we … Continued
