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Families, drugs, alcohol and social exclusion

Families, drugs, alcohol and social exclusion

Jun 05, 2019

A week before our annual Reach Out conference, Vivienne Evans from Adfam writes for DHI's Vision Project about ending social exclusion for the families of people with addiction.

DHI Poetry Book on sale now!

DHI Poetry Book on sale now!

May 31, 2019

'Out of the Shadows', our 20th anniversary poetry anthology, is now available. Buy yours today!

Building Bristol as an inclusive city of hope

Building Bristol as an inclusive city of hope

May 29, 2019

Mayor of Bristol, Marvin Rees, writes for DHI's Vision Project about how he is trying to end social exclusion in Bristol.

How do we help today's young people with substance misuse?

How do we help today's young people with substance misuse?

May 13, 2019

Phil Harris writes for The Vision Project about how we can help young people today using evidence, and recognising changing patterns of drug and alcohol use.

Social care: a positive option

Social care: a positive option

May 03, 2019

Amanda Deeks, retiring Chief Executive of South Gloucestershire Council, gives her perspective on the challenges facing social care.

DHI statement on school exclusions

DHI statement on school exclusions

May 01, 2019

DHI responds to news that school exclusions for drug/alcohol related incidents have risen locally by 65% in five years.

From cruelty to care - drug policy that promotes social inclusion

From cruelty to care - drug policy that promotes social inclusion

Apr 25, 2019

Danny Kushlick gives his take on social exclusion for The Vision Project, putting forward the case for legal regulation of drugs.

Home Turf Lettings awarded Nationwide Grant

Home Turf Lettings awarded Nationwide Grant

Apr 23, 2019

DHI is celebrating after making a successful bid for funding from Nationwide Building Society for its work to support housing in the area.

How should we be housing people in later life?

How should we be housing people in later life?

Apr 15, 2019

Kevan Forde, Head of Innovation for Anchor Hanover housing association, gives his personal take on how we can help older people today.

Just Say It: Young People Speak Out

Just Say It: Young People Speak Out

Apr 11, 2019

What do young people think about homelessness, drugs and alcohol, mental health, social media and knife crime?

Just Say It! trailer

Just Say It! trailer

Apr 01, 2019

Check out this video of highlights from Just Say It!