A DRUG and alcohol rehabilitation organisation based in Barrow has recently won a contract to provide their services across Cumbria following increased praise of what they offer.

The Well Communities will work in partnership with Humankind, who recently won the contract to deliver the new drug and alcohol treatment services in Cumbria.

The Well is a Lived Experience Recovery Organisation (LERO), where support is provided by staff and volunteers with lived experience of drug and alcohol use. They already work across Barrow, Morecambe, and more recently Kendal.

Dave Higham, Founder and CEO of The Well Communities, said: “I am so thrilled to be working in partnership with Humankind to provide services across Cumbria.

"I believe together we can deliver an amazing service that will bring real change to people's lives. We want to champion LEROs across the UK and showcase the amazing work that we can achieve in enabling people to break free from crime and addiction.

"We believe, together we can achieve anything, so working in partnership with all stakeholders is the key ingredient to a successful service.” 

Mr Higham believes that the programme they offer takes people who are taking from society and transforms them into people who give back to their community.

They aim to bring a similar service to the north of the county with identical success.

Colin Cox, Cumbria County Council, Director of Public Health for Inclusion, said: “The Council and our partners work hard so people in Cumbria are healthy and safe. The Cumbria Addictions Service has a significant part to play in supporting us achieve this outcome by reducing the harm alcohol, drugs and other addictions have on our residents, families and communities.

"The Council is looking forward to working with Humankind and The Well to further improve the lives of residents by compassionately and professionally treating, supporting and inspiring people to improve their and others health and wellbeing.”