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
Minimum Unit Pricing comes into play in Wales from 2nd March 2020. Minimum unit pricing (MUP) will set a floor price for alcohol, meaning that alcohol cannot be sold or supplied below that price. We have prepared some information on MUP for anyone who wants to know more, you can find this here
Monday 11th November marks the start of Alcohol Awareness Week and this year we have a range of campaigns and events happening across Barod services to help raise awareness of alcohol related issues. You can find out more about what we are doing and what we have done in the past on our Campaigns page … Continued
We would like to invite all current and past service users, including friends and family, to give us their feedback on our draft Service User Involvement Policy. You can download a copy below or you can contact your local office to get involved in the review. Deadline for feedback is 1st October 2019. … Continued
