Birchwood at Kaleidoscope House

18/03/2026

🌅Spring is in the air 🥰👏🏻

16/03/2026

Amazing work by Fay and the team 👏🏻🎉

08/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day 🎉♥️

Thank you to our amazing staff :

Aniki : A true force , with strength and courage- a beautiful poet , but doesn’t know it ! ✍️

Hannah : The fighter , nothing will stop her from finding the good in anyone. Has empathy and a heart of gold 💛

Fiona : With Luther as her friend, Fiona will always be that caring hand and warm smile for miles - AKA Mother Hen 🐓🐾

Alannah : The saving grace of the work place , never fails to help and support .🙏😇

Faye: Fresh and enthusiastic, fun and reassuring. Team player and fantastic listener 👏🏻

Yasmin: The pool entertainment, the tentative support- always there when you need a quiet word of advice 🙏

Becky: 🥘 our catering manager , A kind and caring person with an understanding and empathic outlook

Jenny: 💻 laptop wizard, first point of contact for nervous new comers. That warm wisdom and compassion shines through

Mia: 🖨️ The organiser , the multi tasker, crisis support , no task is too much. A trooper 👏🏻

Ann: sensible and encouraging , supportive to peers and residents. A passionate advocate 👏🏻💞

Chelsea: The lead of the nursing team , with humility and pure enthusiasm to encourage others to go above and beyond . 🧭💞

Kate: The dependable, short notice , determined he**ine 🦸‍♀️ 🤩 never fails to support the team

Gaynor: The wisdom and determination mixed with true understanding and love for the clients 🙏

Stacey: A compassionate soul with integrity and commitment 😇👏🏻 always ready to listen to those in need

Debbie: The fairy godmother of clean ! Your work , literally shines through ✨

Leanne: The fun singing machine that never misses as spec , dancing her way around the unit stage 💃🏽🪩

Claire: The one who strives and never gives up , full of love for those who need that encouragement 💞in their recovery

Carol: our lady in pink and purple , bringing the glam and a smile and compassion to the night shift . 💜

Rebecca: Our student willing to learn and grow , gaining knowledge and empathy as she goes 👩‍🎓

Lily: Birchwood Badminton champion of 2026 , fun and enthusiastic with tons of compassion 🏸

Laura: A nighttime hero , there to support and care for our residents. Giving that extra attention to detail ✍️

Michelle: The early starter , lending a hand . Supporting the unit no matter the situation 🤩

Rebecca: The energetic night shift warrior , with knowledge and experience to lead the way 🤩

Jo: The one who has such admiration for those amazing , strong women she is lucky enough to work alongside ♥️🙏 Thank you all 🙏

05/03/2026

It’s the 1st year anniversary of the family and caregivers Ketamine support group . We look forward to continuing this service and will be reflecting on the past 12 months in our group at 7 pm tonight . We also have a WhatsApp support group where family members and caregivers turn for guidance , where they have built a wonderful, nonjudgmental community together. We have met some amazing people during this process who continue to grow and strive forward ♥️

28/02/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AB7mHPyQC/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Tell us what you know and feel about ketamine…

Take this quick survey and help us to tackle the increase in ketamine use among young people: https://orlo.uk/QvAJh

15/02/2026

https://youtu.be/25HBjJvtjAI

► "Drugs were my solution... Buvidal takes that all away"After 30 years on he**in, Mick says being treated with Buvidal has allowed him to move on with his l...

11/02/2026

Thank you to Mr Mayor and Madam Mayoress
Of Wirral for attending our service to meet our wonderful residents and staff . A fantastic opportunity to connect and discuss our current treatment pathways and focus around ketamine support 🙏

02/02/2026

February marks LGBT+ History Month in the UK.

This year’s national theme, Science & Innovation, highlights pioneers and recognises the incredible impact of LGBT+ people across scientific fields.

But this theme also invites us to reflect on how science has not always been used fairly. LGBT+ identities were historically pathologised and medicalised, causing deep harm and exclusion, many communities are still working to undo today.

🔬 Science today paints a very different picture.

Research shows the real effects that stigma, discrimination and minority stress can have on health and wellbeing, including the way some LGBT+ people may use alcohol or drugs to cope. Understanding these factors is essential to treatment services that are safe, person-centred respectful and genuinely effective.

At Kaleidoscope, innovation means putting people first.

~ Evidence based, trauma informed support
~ Inclusive, judgement free spaces
~ Approaches shaped around every individual’s identity and experience
~ Recognising the role of social stressors in drug and alcohol use
~ Championing equitable access to support for LGBT+ people

This month, we celebrate LGBT+ innovators of the past and present, and we reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that modern science and compassionate practice work hand in hand to improve lives, not limit them.

You’re welcome here. Your identity matters.

02/02/2026

⛔️‼️⛔️‼️⛔️‼️Please take time to share this information

⚠️ DRUG ALERT ⚠️
Ketamine and co***ne – severe sedation reported
We’ve received a report of someone becoming seriously unwell after using ketamine and co***ne together. The person experienced extreme sedation and needed emergency medical treatment.
Mixing drugs like this can be unpredictable and dangerous. Effects may come on quickly and feel much stronger than expected.
🔑 Key reminders
If someone is very drowsy, unresponsive, or struggling to breathe, call 999 immediately
You will not get into trouble for seeking medical help
Acting fast can save a life
🧪 We offer free testing strips for medetomidine, xylazine and nitazenes to help people make more informed decisions.
📢 Please continue to report concerns anonymously. Your information helps us spot risks early and prevent harm.
👉 View the full alert and download the poster here:
https://www.wirralways.org.uk/2026/02/02/%e2%9a%a0%ef%b8%8f-drug-alert-ketamine-and-co***ne-severe-sedation-reported/
For free, confidential, and non-judgemental support, contact Wirral Ways.

29/01/2026

The Lifeboat Recovery Hub is a fantastic service , helping so many families and people with ketamine addiction - the team are amazing ! Go and check out the service 🙏

Ketamine Support Group today at 2pm 🛟🧡

Can’t get to us? Join Online via Zoom and stay connected!

29/01/2026

This evening we will be reviewing the The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) publication around ketamine related harms 7-8:30 pm via team - a safe space for family’s and caregivers thoughts and feelings around the news :

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/acmd-announces-decision-on-the-classification-of-ketamine