UPDATES

Laura Jarvis Appointed as Director of Operations

1/09/2025

Laura Jarvis appointed as new Director of Operations and Business at ADS.

Free chickenpox vaccination to be offered for first time to children across England on NHS from January

29/08/2025

Eligible children will receive the vaccine during routine GP appointments.

Self-Medication to Graduation

28/08/2025

Congratulations to Thomas who has recently graduated with a Diploma in Substance

Naloxone successfully administered to two people suffering drug overdoses in Sheffield and Doncaster

14/07/2025

Two sergeants have administered the life-saving nasal spray Naloxone

Celebrating 20 Years of Dedication: Honouring Our Long-Serving ADS Team Members

20/06/2025

Celebrating 4 exceptional team members who have dedicated 20 years' to ADS

"Why Should Service Users put Their Hand in the Box?"

18/06/2025

Guest speaker at the ADS Staff Conference took a bold and unique approach

Celebrating Excellence at the ADS Staff Conference

17/06/2025

Social Justice and Personalised Care

Kirsty Young Appointed Director of Quality and Performance at The Alcohol and Drug Service

15/05/2025

Kirsty Young has been promoted to Director of Quality and Performance

Enhanced benefits to recognise, support, and develop vital social work team.

7/05/2025

Unlocking the full potential of social work in recovery

Congratulations Bill

7/04/2025

Appointment as Deputy Lieutenant for South Yorkshire

In-Reach Support Worker and Social Work Apprentice

5/03/2025

The diverse and impactful work within the service.

Understanding Ketamine - Effects, Risks, and Staying Informed

18/02/2025

A.K.A Ket, Horse Tranquilliser, K or Vitamin K.

Sector Response to Spending Review Consultation

14/02/2025

Collective Voice response to Treasury's consultation on spending review

From the Police to Teaching Spanish, Hannah is a Welcome Addition to the Training Team

10/02/2025

We are delighted to announce Hannah Foote as a new Trainer at Generis

Introducing Aspire’s New Open Access Service: A Step Forward in Recovery Support

23/01/2025

Aspire Drug and Alcohol Services Launch its Open Access Service

Become a Trustee of The Alcohol and Drug Service

20/01/2025

ADS is seeking dedicated individuals to join our Board of Trustees

Keepmoat Celebrates Second Year Supporting the Recovery Games

8/01/2025

“It’s the best event I’ve ever been to.”

Staff Profile: Liz Hartley - Practice Lead Inclusion Team

2/01/2025

Liz's professional journey has been diverse and enriching!

MP Highlights Recovery Games in Westminster Hall Debate

28/10/2024

Recovery Games highlighted in a Westminster Hall debate.

Substance Misuse Diploma Pilot Celebrates First Graduates

21/10/2024

Successful pilot - Diploma in Adult Social Care with Substance Misuse.

Freshers' Week: How to Get the Most Out of It

12/09/2024

Freshers' Week can be both an exciting and scary time.

Appearance fixation creating increase in the use of Image and Performance Enhancing Drugs (IPEDs)

15/07/2024

The Juice Bar offers free and confidential advice on IPEDs.

Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Training for Authorities and Businesses

11/07/2024

Jo Kent, a renowned leader in suicide prevention, has partnered with Generis to

Frank conversations about drugs can save lives during festival season

9/06/2024

Cautionary advice from our CEO, Tim Young as we enter the summer festival season

Groundbreaking E-Learning Unveiled for Drug and Alcohol Treatment Commissioning

11/03/2024

Generis launches launches first training for Drug & Alcohol commissioners

Welcoming new Trustees

30/01/2024

We are pleased to extend a warm welcome to six new Trustees.

Council Rolls Out Substance Misuse Training to All Employees

9/07/2023

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (RMBC) prioritises workforce wellbeing.

Alcohol Early Intervention Team Initial Report Published

17/04/2023

Giving people information so they can make healthy lifestyle choice.

Staff Profile: Paul Martindale

8/02/2023

Paul has worked at The Alcohol and Drugs Service (ADS) since 2005.

From Volunteer to Senior Case Manager in 4 years! Our Career Map Works

25/01/2023

Alana Jury demonstrates how her career has progressed.

Mental Health and Substance Misuse Services Join Forces

13/12/2022

We provide workforce training and awareness to local authorities.

Substance Misuse and Suicide Prevention Training

22/11/2022

Offering Substance Misuse and Suicide Prevention Training courses

New Chair of the Board

27/10/2022

Kevin Yorath has been appointed as the new Chair of our Board.

Doncaster clinical trial highlights potential for more effective substance misuse treatment

20/10/2022

The study was jointly carried out by staff from Aspire

The Recovery Games is Back

29/07/2022

Recovery Games is back and taking place at Hatfield Activity Centre.

Epic Team Success

20/07/2022

To Raise funds for the Recovery Game Seven strong team pusing their limit.

Dame Carol Black Visits Aspire

12/07/2022

We had the pleasure of hosting a visit from the Independent Adviser.

Staff Profile: Lisa Ward

20/04/2022

Lisa loves her job!