Author: Rob Barker

In line with Welsh Government requirements, anybody who enters or leaves any of our premises will now be asked to wear a face covering. Face coverings will be required to be worn by staff and those that access support, in any indoor public places, which includes our needle exchanges and reception areas. We also ask … Continued

In 2018, 327 people sadly died due to drug poisoning in Wales.  That is the highest annual figure ever recorded. At Barod, we believe that this is 327 too many… That’s why, on the 31st August every year, we will be joining others across the world to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day 2020. We will … Continued

Recent media reports have highlighted the recreational use of the mild hallucinogenic, Nitrous Oxide, here in Wales. Following mass gatherings at Cardiff Bay over the last few weeks, many ‘used’ Nitrous Oxide canisters were left behind, long after the crowds had dispersed. Wales Online and ITV Wales also reported 700 gas canisters were found in … Continued

Cadwch Gymru’n #ddiogel #Profi. #Olrhain. #Diogelu Mae’r gwasanaeth yng Ngwent nawr yn fyw. #Test. #Trace. #Protect. To keep #Wales #safe. NHS Wales’ Test, Trace, Protect Service is now live in Gwent.   In response to the Welsh Government’s Test, Trace, Protect strategy the NHS Wales Test, Trace, Protect Service has been set up and is now live in Gwent to carry out contact tracing. … Continued

We are pleased to announce that after the successful launch of the Mike Parry Art Award last year, it is back for 2020. Mike was one of our colleagues who sadly passed away in January last year. In his memory, the inaugural art award was set up in 2019, to celebrate not only Mike’s life … Continued

Public Health Wales have launched a pilot scheme, available throughout Wales, where you can now receive home testing kits for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI’s). Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, such services are vital for those who are unable to access the appropriate clinical and medical support regarding their sexual health. For more information on … Continued

You can now chat to Barod in realtime! Our new webchat feature is perfect if you want some advice on substance misuse or to find out where you can go to for support.   Just click the pink tab in the bottom right hand corner to start your chat! For more information on our webchat feature, … Continued

Today, the 31st March 2020, is the last day of our fantastic Drink Wise Age Well project in Cwm Taf. DWAW was a 5 year, Big Lottery funded programme, delivered in partnership with organisations across Wales and the rest of the U.K. focusing on providing specialist support to alcohol users over the age of 50. … Continued

We have set up a specific page for updates on how Barod are managing the current situation around Coronavirus.  This page will be updated regularly and will provide information on service opening and support offered. You can access this page here We have also set up a page to hold self help information and links … Continued