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Life After Prison The Spark | Kate
Manage episode 486960961 series 3407950
This week Jules talks to Kate, who works for NHS England as the Regional Head of Health and Justice in the East of England. For 11 years, Kate struggled with a heroin addiction. Kate now holds keys to several prisons, and was even the prison substance misuse commissioner in the prison where she once spent time inside. Kate talks to Jules about the incredible work she does helping people, her career progression, and how she managed to turn her life around.
The full version of this episode can be found wherever you get your podcasts: (link)
Useful organisations:
NHS Reconnect - Heathcare After Custody https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/reconnect-care/
Change Grow Live- Find information and local support services for alcohol and drug use. changegrowlive.org
Narcotics Anonymous- Support for anyone who wants to stop using drugs.u kna.org
Turning Point- We believe that everyone has the potential to grow, learn, and make choices.
FRANK- Helpline for anyone concerned about drug or solvent misuse. Advice and information for drug misusers, their families, friends, carers and professionals. https://www.talktofrank.com/
Rehab 4 Addiction - A helpline for those suffering with drug and alcohol addiction. https://www.rehab4addiction.co.uk/
Contact us:
If anything you’ve heard in this podcast has inspired you to make a positive change in your life, or you’d just like to get in touch, please contact us.
💬 DM us: @afterprisonpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok
📧 Email us: [email protected]
✉️ Write to us: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF
🖥️ Website: https://lifeafterprisonpod.com/
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
128 episodes
Manage episode 486960961 series 3407950
This week Jules talks to Kate, who works for NHS England as the Regional Head of Health and Justice in the East of England. For 11 years, Kate struggled with a heroin addiction. Kate now holds keys to several prisons, and was even the prison substance misuse commissioner in the prison where she once spent time inside. Kate talks to Jules about the incredible work she does helping people, her career progression, and how she managed to turn her life around.
The full version of this episode can be found wherever you get your podcasts: (link)
Useful organisations:
NHS Reconnect - Heathcare After Custody https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/reconnect-care/
Change Grow Live- Find information and local support services for alcohol and drug use. changegrowlive.org
Narcotics Anonymous- Support for anyone who wants to stop using drugs.u kna.org
Turning Point- We believe that everyone has the potential to grow, learn, and make choices.
FRANK- Helpline for anyone concerned about drug or solvent misuse. Advice and information for drug misusers, their families, friends, carers and professionals. https://www.talktofrank.com/
Rehab 4 Addiction - A helpline for those suffering with drug and alcohol addiction. https://www.rehab4addiction.co.uk/
Contact us:
If anything you’ve heard in this podcast has inspired you to make a positive change in your life, or you’d just like to get in touch, please contact us.
💬 DM us: @afterprisonpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok
📧 Email us: [email protected]
✉️ Write to us: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF
🖥️ Website: https://lifeafterprisonpod.com/
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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