06/12/2024
Lily Allen, Bryony Gordon, Matt Willis and Tony Adams were among our guest speakers to support our Addiction Awareness Week...
05/12/2024
There's no need to feel powerless in the face of shocking addiction statistics. Recovery is possible, and we all have...
02/12/2024
As Addiction Awareness Week 2024 begins, we commissioned research into the scale of dependency in the UK. On our behalf,...
30/11/2024
The Forward Trust, the lead partner of the Taking Action on Addiction campaign, has proudly announced its latest Ambassador, Lily...
29/11/2024
In support of Addiction Addiction Awareness Week 2024 (30th November - 7th December), we are delighted to share a new...
28/11/2024
Born in Nigeria and raised in London, Holland and Ecuador, Seye is a London-based multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer, best known...
28/11/2024
Taking Action on Addiction, a campaign led by The Forward Trust, is delighted to welcome Tony Adams as the new...
26/11/2024
I’m Amy and I am the adult child of an alcoholic. I’m also a Trustee and Outreach Programme Manager for...
13/11/2024
13th November 2024Our work with the media - both The Times and BBC Radio 4 - has helped to raise...
12/11/2024
12th November 2024As we enter into Addiction Awareness Week, it’s a critical time to reflect on the journey we’ve been...
25/10/2024
25th October 2024With a new government and over half the number of MPs elected for the first time, it’s important...
14/10/2024
14th October 2024Julie Hughes, Nacoa ambassador and volunteer, has penned this beautiful poem in support of Taking Action on Addiction.Following...
25/09/2024
25th September 2024As the Labour Party Conference continues in Liverpool, we take a look back at the Sober Party we...
14/09/2024
14th September 2024Join thousands of people in recovery, their families and friends for the biggest gathering of recovering people in...
09/08/2024
9th August 2024Matt Thomas talks about his experience watching this seminal play."Astonishing, I wish the whole world could see it!"As...
06/08/2024
6th August 2024Claire Burt, Forward Connect member talks about her experience of viewing this seminal playI was very fortunate to...
13/06/2024
13th June 2024The Critical Role of Awareness and Support for Children Affected by Parental AddictionMatt is a qualified psychotherapist and...
05/06/2024
5th June 2024Pride Month is celebrated each year in June to honour the 1969 Stonewall Uprising which was a tipping...
23/05/2024
23rd May 2024Thoughts on the UK’s growing crisis.The rise of nitazenes on British streets is a serious public health crisis...
13/05/2024
13th May 2024At Taking Action on Addiction, it is one of our core beliefs that addiction is not due to...
27/04/2024
27th April 2024Forward Trust's response to UK Gambling White PaperUK Gambling White Paper Aims to Redress Power Imbalance and Prevent...
28/02/2024
28th February 2024Jules's story.When Jules began to recover from her issues with alcohol, she slowly came to realise that an...
13/02/2024
13th February 2024As part of Addiction Awareness Week 2023, we’re really pleased to share this special interview that Music Support...
12/02/2024
12th February 2024Drug deaths in England rise by 80% in 10 years as local services cut back to the bone,...
31/01/2024
31st January 2024OK. So it’s the end of January again, and we’ve been posting and reposting this blog since 2020,...
23/01/2024
23rd January 2024As we commemorate Addiction Awareness Week with the poignant theme, "Everyone Knows Someone," we gather to confront a...
22/01/2024
22nd January 2024Partner blog: Addiction Awareness Week - Thought Leadership - 'Everybody knows somebody' (by Katy Stafford, Nacoa chair)As the...
16/01/2024
16th January 2024January marks a time for new beginnings, and for many, this includes participating in 'Dry January,' a movement...
16/01/2024
16th January 2024Rethinking how we view addiction could avoid family trauma - by Jessica DouglasMy name is Jessica Douglas and...
15/01/2024
15th January 2024Blue Monday, often referred to as the most depressing day of the year, usually falls on the third...
15/01/2024
15th January 2024Our 2023 campaign had an enormous impact.FilmOur theme for 2023 was 'Everybody Knows Somebody' and we were delighted...
09/01/2024
9th January 2024It's January, and many of our followers, advocates, and supporters have embarked on the first tentative steps towards...
21/12/2023
21st December 2023Football holds a special place in the hearts of millions worldwide. It's a sport that transcends borders, connecting...
18/12/2023
The isolation inherent in active addiction, accompanied by the loss of family and friends, the terror, anxiety, despair, depression, the...
15/12/2023
The holiday season can be a time of joy, but for families grappling with addiction, it can also be a...
23/11/2023
Dwayne Woods, an artist manager, music publicist and consultant, is also a mental health advocate. Here he shares his addiction...
14/11/2023
Our Response to the Tragic News of The Late Actor's PassingThe sad news of the passing of Matthew Perry (29th...
05/11/2023
5th November 2023To close Addiction Awareness Week 2023, (28th October - 4th November), The Princess of Wales, as Patron of...
30/10/2023
30th October 2023New research this Addiction Awareness Week 2023 reports shame and judgement as key barriers for speaking out about...
29/10/2023
By Sally BentonThe theme of Addiction Awareness Week 2023 is Everybody Knows Somebody. In order to explore the theme in...
28/10/2023
When I lost my dad to alcohol use disorder, I remember thinking nobody would get it, nobody would understand. I...
09/10/2023
9th October 2024For the second year in a row, we are delighted that Forward Trust Ambassador Bryony Gordon has dedicated...
04/10/2023
The Overlap interview between Dele Alli and Gary Neville was an emotional and sometimes difficult watch. The brave, intelligent and...
03/10/2023
3rd October 2023‘Hidden Harm, Silent Killer: time to take action on addiction’ (3rd October) – by Sally BentonAddiction is rising...
12/09/2023
Alcohol is a major part of British culture. From a pint at the pub after work to a night out...
10/07/2023
Supporting Eternity and Taking Action on AddictionThe Big Pink Uses New Video "Lucky One" to Shed Light on Rising Drug...
13/05/2023
The isolation of active addiction, the loss of family and friends, the terror of anxiety, the despair of depression, the...
08/05/2023
8th May 2023YouGov poll into addiction during the pandemicNew research shows the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on rates of...
08/05/2023
8th May 2023The remarkable work of Faces and Voices of Recovery UK never ceases to amaze us and we are...
09/01/2023
9th January 2023One of the most heartbreaking truths about addiction is how far-reaching its consequences can be, impacting individuals, families,...
03/01/2023
We are pleased to share this inspirational discussion that took place on 1st November 2022, as part of Addiction Awareness...
02/11/2022
2nd November 2022My first memory is of experiencing a muddled, fuzzy sensation in my stomach and chest, combined with overpowering...
10/10/2022
10th October 2022The Princess of Wales has today sent a message of support for the Taking Action on Addiction campaign...
14/09/2022
14th September 2024Karen Bigg, Chief Executive, Phoenix FuturesAt Phoenix we speak up and speak outWhen it comes to addiction it...
08/03/2022
Hope is for everyoneInternational Women's Day on March 8, is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political...
02/11/2021
2nd November 2021In October 2021, Ant and Dec hosted the charity event to improve understanding of addiction during Addiction Awareness...
08/07/2021
8th July 2021Forward Trust respond to the Dame Carol Black Review on addiction treatmentOn the Dame Carol Black reviewMike Trace,...
24/06/2021
24th June 2021“I am delighted that The Forward Trust and Action on Addiction have taken this bold step to join...
08/06/2020
8th June 2020On Thursday 4th June our Patron HRH The Duchess of Cambridge virtually visited Clouds House, to see how...
14/04/2020
14th April 2020Action on Addiction were honoured to participate in the Mental Health Roundtable chaired by The Royal Highness’s The...
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