CIC’s Addiction service, Community Link, are making a big difference within their community and now they have an award to prove it! The team have been acknowledged at a prestigious awards event for the work they do with the Dual Diagnosis Drop in Group in St Helens.
Community Link and the Dual Diagnosis group were among hundreds of guests at The Big Difference Awards, organised by the Big Life Company (part of the Big Issue Group), which took place at the Palace Hotel in Manchester on Wednesday 5th April. The annual awards celebrate and reward individuals or groups that are making a positive impact in the North West region. Community Link works in partnership with the Dual Diagnosis team at 5 Boroughs Partnership NHS Trust and St Helens Mental Health Promotion Team. The drop in group has been formed to support individuals with dual diagnosis issues to gain confidence and to access support within their community. Attending on the night were Dual Diagnosis Group members Brian Roscoe, Steven Oldfield and Lillian Davies, Community Link worker, Chad Fairhurst and Dual Diagnosis worker, Christine Allerton. The group were presented with their special award by BBC Radio GMR presenter Alan Beswick. The award recognises the success of the dual diagnosis group and the hard work of the individuals who access the service. |
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