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
Join us 21st – 27th September 2020 for Adult Learners Week We will be sharing events, eLearning courses and other opportunities to learn throughout the week, so why not take this chance to brush up on your skills or learn something new with Barod for more information, visit the Adult Learners Week 2020 page
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
