Wear Recovery - Change Grow Live

21/10/2026

Did you know there are now 2x locations offering urgent NHS dentist appointments across Sunderland?

Fulwell & John St Dental operates an NHS Urgent Dental Access Centre (UDAC), providing prompt dental care for people in Sunderland who are in pain and need to be seen quickly.

Appointments are available to anyone, even if you’re not a registered patient at our practice, both adults and children are welcome.

https://fulwelljohnstreetdental.co.uk/urgent-dental-care/?fbclid=IwY2xjawVFk2ZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMW9mVmlKQzVraW1yUlJlMkRzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEey8u9Hr_v6Wp3A3leJnJ34Z0A-AjWVm88ZkzwfZod8xAOAIcTGixkyYGd-4Q_aem_pvfuQt0EESe0a32jYWcOjQ

Need urgent NHS dental care in Sunderland? Our Urgent Dental Access Centre (UDAC) offers pre-bookable appointments for adults and children. No registration needed

14/10/2026

A great example of how things can develop. From being picked up quickly at hospital and referred to , completing a community detox with ourselves and receiving additional support from @ to support ongoing recovery in the community.

🎣🐟Jimmy's Fishing Group runs on a Thursday (3 guesses where). Contact us if you are interested in attending! As we are part of the Sunderland Recovery Coalition you can refer in if you are working with local agencies such as Wear Recovery or NERAF

13/10/2026

People experiencing problems with ketamine deserve information, understanding and access to support without stigma.

K-HOLE explores:

Ketamine addiction and dependency
Ketamine-related bladder and urinary damage
Chronic pain and repeated hospital treatment
Dependence, tolerance and escalating use
Trauma, anxiety, ADHD and neurodiversity
Mental health and substance use
The experiences of parents, families and supporters
Barriers to treatment and professional understanding
Drug and alcohol treatment
Harm reduction and early intervention
Recovery, specialist support and reasons for hope
The need for coordinated responses to ketamine-related harm
K-HOLE isn't about judging people who use ketamine.

It's about understanding what's happening, recognising harm earlier, starting honest conversations and helping people access support.

Watch K-HOLE, a documentary exploring ketamine use, bladder damage, addiction, recovery and the growing public health challenge across the UK

12/10/2026

Today our Young Person's worker attended Sunderland College for their "Inside the Mind" Mental Health Awareness Event. She spoke to Health and Social Care students exploring different aspects of mental health and wellbeing, and the impact of substances.

09/10/2026

We can't be leaf the change in seasons.

04/10/2026

Wear Recovery have some exciting posts available.

Including our new Senior Practitioner post £32,802.41 - £35,069.56
and 2x Recovery Worker posts £28,557.79 - £32,802.41

https://careers-changegrowlive.icims.com/jobs/search?ss=1&searchRelation=keyword_all&searchLocation=-13800-Sunderland

03/10/2026

This week our team have been out volunteering with helping the charity sort through donations for babies, children and parents.

02/10/2026

The best advise to avoid Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and other potential alcohol related harm to your unborn baby is to avoid alcohol completely during pregnancy. However, this is not always as simple as it seems. For an individual who is already alcohol dependant, stopping without a safe reduction can be dangerous and even fatal. For safe reduction advise during pregnancy please get in touch. We are a free and non-judgemental service.

01/10/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Did you know that breast screening is the best way to detect breast cancers early, when they are more easily treatable and before any signs or symptoms appear. So even if you feel fit and healthy, it’s really important that you still attend when invited.

Having a mammogram is nothing to worry about. It’s quick and easy and only takes 10 minutes and the friendly staff are on hand if you do have any concerns. So if you’re a women aged between 50-71, look out for your invitation letter coming through the post (every 3 years) and please, don’t ignore it, it could save your life.
For more information visit https://www.gatesheadhealth.nhs.uk/services/breast-screening/
If you’ve missed your appointment or need to change it for whatever reason, don’t worry, just contact your local screening centre to book another appointment at a date and time to suit you. Tel: 0191 445 2554

30/09/2026

13 days ago the Recovery Coalition embarked on our 2nd Recovery Walk, with people attending from across the region to celebrate recovery. Thanks to all who attended and all those who stopped to ask us what we were walking for.