Naloxone Plymouth

31/08/2025

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31/08/2025

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Tonight, Plymouth will glow purple for International Overdose Awareness Day, with Smeaton’s Tower and Derriford Hospital lighting up in remembrance and hope 💜

If this day brings up a name, a face, or a moment you can’t forget, you’re not on your own.

Some of us will be grieving. Some will be scared of a loved one’s drug or alcohol use. Some are using and trying to keep themselves safe. All of those realities belong here. You’re welcome, exactly as you are.

This evening, check in on a friend, share this post with someone who might need it, and look after yourself.

We’ll still be here tomorrow, and on the quiet days after that.

27/08/2025

We want to see an end to overdose. Nobody deserves to lose their life because they use drugs or alcohol. To get there, we need to act together.

1. are the biggest single cause of death from overdose. It's easy to think of the 'addict' as some sort of Bogeyman based on stigma and prejudice. People prescribed opioids, especially older people, are also at significant risk.

2. Overdose can happen to anyone.

Get drowsy because you took and extra antihistamine when you had a sneezing fit? Overdose.

Can't remember what happened last night because you got caught up in the moment and drank a bit too much? Overdose

Score from a different source, the new gear might have been contaminated. Overdose.

3. Be prepared. Brush up on the poisons section of your most recent first aid training course. Get trained in and carry Naloxone.

We will be joining Harbour Plymouth and Nap Plymouth in City Centre on Friday 29th August to meet people, to talk about drugs and alcohol and to train people in .

Overdose is everyone's business because it can happen to anyone.

International Overdose Awareness Day

21/08/2025

Proudly partnering with Harbour for an unforgettable evening at Capital DC ✨

As part of the Plymouth Recovery Festival, we’ll be celebrating in a zero-alcohol, recovery-safe environment ✨

📅 Saturday 20th September
⏰ From 7pm – late

Come join the party, dance the night away, and celebrate together in style! 💃🕺

26/06/2025

We're really happy to be working alongside a Police team, committed to ! Well done to all involved 👏🏼💪🏼💛 Devon & Cornwall Police Plymouth Public Health Harbour Plymouth

News from Devon & Cornwall Police media team

16/06/2025

Take care of each other out there 💪🏼💛

Three men died in Plymouth in incidents believed to involve drugs illegally sold as Va**um.

09/06/2025

27/05/2025

Great to be involved in this amazing day. Bridging the gap between hospital and community by providing expert services for people who live complex lives. 💛🙂
Harbour Plymouth Nap Plymouth

This month, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP) proudly celebrated Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals during a dedicated event focused on the importance of making every contact count — for patients, colleagues, and learners.

The day began with Chief Nurse and Director of Integrated Professions, Darryn Allcorn, highlighting the need for collaboration to remain clinically led, digitally enabled, and patient-focused. Deputy Chief Nurse Liz Cox followed with a powerful call to action: “become activists in adopting a trauma-informed approach,” introducing the Complex Lives team who are driving change for marginalised communities.

Amanda Clements, Consultant Nurse in Hepatology, shared heartfelt reflections on her 40-year nursing career, reminding colleagues to "love what you do," stay curious, and always spread kindness.

The morning spotlighted UHP’s Health Inclusion Pathway Plymouth (HIPP) team, a multi-disciplinary group supporting individuals experiencing homelessness and multiple health inequalities. GP and Clinical Lead Dr Ben Jameson discussed the high acuity of these patients and the systemic challenges they face.

We also heard moving lived experience stories from Naloxone Advocates Plymouth (NAP), including Graeme, who bravely shared his journey through addiction. The session raised awareness of Naloxone – a life-saving medication that temporarily reverses opioid overdoses.

Harbour's Harm Reduction Coordinator, Sean Gray, introduced the Drug Wheel and the Plymouth Overdose Response Team (PORT), reinforcing the importance of harm reduction and non-judgmental support.

In the afternoon, Flis Vivian from Art of Being Brilliant delivered an energising wellbeing workshop, empowering staff to cultivate happiness, confidence and resilience.

We closed with reflections from Professional Advocates on the A-EQUIP model and from the Safe Learning Environment Charter team, advocating for inclusive, multi-professional growth and patient safety.

Feedback from the day was overwhelmingly positive. Attendees described it as “inspiring,” “motivating,” and “a refreshing reminder of why we do what we do.”

As Chris Little, Interim Assistant Director of People, summed up: “It was a privilege to spend the day with such a wonderful group of professionals. A truly inspirational event.”

22/05/2025

Big shout out to our newest top fans! 💎 Sharon Lampert, Lisa Eastwell-Knight, Maaza Maaz

Drop a comment to welcome them to our community, fans

17/04/2025

📈💊 Stimulant use is rising fast.

Over 30 million used amphetamines, 25 million used co***ne and 20 million used ecstasy in 2022 alone.

Yet no approved medication exists for stimulant use disorders. We need scalable, effective solutions now.

is a joint initiative by UNODC, World Health Organization (WHO) and European Union Drugs Agency - EUDA launched to develop and promote evidence-based, scalable treatment options for stimulant use disorders.

With stimulant use on the rise globally and significant treatment gaps, especially in low- and middle-income countries— focuses on feasibility, safety and real-world impact.

📘 Learn more about the key goals and global collaboration behind this initiative: https://bit.ly/4iiQ5kl

10/04/2025

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10/04/2025

At Naloxone Plymouth we're big on . We won't condone or criticise any form of drug use but we do want everyone to be safe.

If you're attending this event next weekend, here's a few harm reduction tips:

Keep an eye on the weather - if it's warm and you get thirsty or dehydrated, the effects of cannabis will likely be different.

Look after each other - some people might smoke a bit more than usual. Just keep an eye out for each other. If someone starts to wh**ey, find a cool, dry and quiet space. Don't leave them.

Be SPICE aware. Spice is a Novel Psychoactive Substance designed to mimic the effects of cannabis. It is a clear liquid sprayed onto plant matters.

Be aware of the law - take a copy or photograph of your prescription, just in case.

Have an exit strategy - if you usually experience anxiety, have a plan so you can get to a place you feel safe.

Have fun and stay safe.