Do not go gentle… Substance misuse and ageing conference 2018. Alongside an ageing population we are seeing an increase in alcohol consumption in the over 50s age group, coupled with the use of prescribed medication and illicit drug use. Older adults who are affected by substance misuse don’t receive the same attention as younger people … Continued
Barod held it’s annual Staff Development Day on Friday 11th May 2018. This year we focused on Wellbeing, announcing the exciting news that we received the BRONZE award in the Mind Workplace Wellbeing Index for 2017/2018. We also held a variety of training workshops on topics such as Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Co-occuring Substance Misuse and … Continued
December 2017 brings us into a new era with a name change and rebranding. Drugaid Cymru has become BAROD. Barod is the Welsh word for READY. It highlights our commitment to change – for individuals, for communities, for society and for ourselves. It reflects our strong Welsh roots and our commitment to promoting the Welsh … Continued
