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Inclusion

Inclusion exists to enable and empower individuals to make positive changes. We are one of the HSJ Best Places to Work in 2015.

We provide high-quality, evidence-based, innovative substance misuse and mental health services across England in prison and community settings. In 2002 Inclusion was created as part of the award winning South Staffordshire and Shropshire NHS Foundation Trust (SSSFT). It was created to develop and provide evidence based innovative services to beneficiaries across England. At its inception, Inclusion was created to have the flexibility to provide local solutions to local communities but with the governance and commitment to quality of the NHS. Inclusion has been successful in its endeavours, since 2002 Inclusion has grown to both substance misuse and mental health services in the community, residential and prisons. Inclusion employ over 500 staff, this includes Psychiatrists, counsellors, Doctors, Nurses, Therapists, Drug and Alcohol Recovery Workers, Peer Mentors and Volunteers. We provide mental health and drug and alcohol services to in excess of 19,000 service users per annum across the Home Counties, the Midlands, East of England up to the North of England. The range of services we provide allows us to work with our service users in prisons, extending this into community settings,tackling both their substance misuse and mental health concerns. We believe that people can change, a resounding theme of our services that underpins our success is that of being flexible to changing need, not compromising on quality and understanding our responsibility in achieving the best possible outcomes for service users, families and communities. Inclusion has extensive experience of working alongside and providing services to Clinical Commissioning Groups, Local Authority Public Health Teams, Police and Crime Commissioners, NOMS, NHS England and a broad range of public and voluntary sector institutions. Partnerships are important to us and we work with a range of providers to ensure there is comprehensive packages of care in place for our service users. We are part of an innovative and forward thinking organisation with an expanding portfolio of services. This means we can offer our staff genuine opportunities to develop their careers, gaining experience working across a number of specialisms. We are renowned for investing in and supporting our employees and have a strong ethos of continuous professional development. We are Health Service Journal 2016 award winners for our naloxone project. To find out more please visit www.inclusion.org/naloxone

24/03/2026

For this week's , we’re sharing our latest article by Kayleigh, Senior Cluster Manager within Inclusion's Health in Justice Services, who explores how lived experience can strengthen trauma-informed practice.

Trauma isn’t always visible. Taking time to listen to people’s experiences can deepen understanding and shape better support 💡💙

Read here: https://orlo.uk/ZHSxh

20/03/2026

Recovery isn't linear. It's not always going to be a perfect journey. Finding what works for you might not happen immediately. But through that journey, we never judge - not once. We understand the complexities of recovery, and we know it's not easy. What we do know is that even being on the path to recovery, even if it's the first step, takes an incredible amount of bravery and strength - and we're here for you every step of the way.

The incredible feedback we had from someone who accessed our gambling harms service is a perfect example of that. We couldn't be more proud of our team for making a real difference every day.

Read the full story via Care Opinion: https://orlo.uk/iREYm

18/03/2026

Did you know that more and more women are experiencing serious harm from gambling, but many don’t realise there are services designed to support them?

In our West Midlands Gambling Harms Clinic, we’ve been working to better understand the specific experiences and needs of women affected by gambling.

This means…
✅ Listening to women’s experiences
✅ Trauma-informed approaches to treatment
✅ Women’s peer support through a new group called 'EmPowerHER Together'
✅ Continually improving how our service responds

We know gambling harm can often sit alongside other experiences, but by asking “what happened to you?” rather than “what’s wrong with you?”, we’re creating safer spaces for honest conversations and recovery.

Read more about our women's work here: https://orlo.uk/4KUZ7

17/03/2026

It's and we're back like we never left!

This week, we’re sharing an article from Martin, who reflects on how a simple idea to support staff wellbeing grew into a regular series of sessions focused on stress, connection, and self-awareness within the workplace.

Drawing on experiences from the past few years, Martin explores how creating space for reflection, shared purpose, and mutual support can help teams better navigate the emotional demands of frontline work. The sessions have since become a valued part of the service, helping staff reconnect with their values, manage stress, and support one another.

His article also shares feedback from staff who have taken part, highlighting the impact these conversations can have on both professional and personal wellbeing.

Read the full article here ➡️ https://orlo.uk/KpBkC

16/03/2026

Today, we're celebrating the relaunch of the Incentivised Substance Free Living (ISFL) wing at HMP Leeds 🎉

The ISFL wing is a specialised, dedicated area within prisons for people wanting to reside in a drug-free environment. These wings promote rehabilitation in a calmer, cleaner, and more stable living environment, allowing residents to focus on personal growth and recovery from addiction.

The team at HMP Leeds recently hosted a relaunch event for residents... take a look at some of the feedback below 👇

💬 "I loved every minute of it and the three people that spoke were very motivating, it makes me want to keep up the good work that I am doing.”

💬 “Amazing! Today I feel like I have been a part of something, not judged, thank you for the invite.”

💬 “I found the session very interesting and very educating and helped me to see what I need to do to move forward with my life.”

13/03/2026

In 2024, Inclusion became the largest NHS provider to have Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners (MHWP) in all of our community drug and alcohol services. Since then, we even expanded the role into prisons through our health in justice services, as well as our gambling harms service too!

For today's , we're pleased to share some of the wonderful comments from our 'Managing Emotions' group, that was delivered by one of our MHWPs 💬💙

12/03/2026

We're so proud to showcase the creativity and talent from Inclusion Recovery Hampshire Creative Recovery Group in Eastleigh! 🎨

The group provides a space to encourage recovery through a selection of arts and crafts that changes on a weekly basis - ranging from painting, collages, air clay, songwriting and engaging with nature.

The pieces that are pictured were made in a recent session and reflect the imagination, skills and stories of the people who attended 💙

11/03/2026

Today is No Smoking Day! Did you know that with the right help, you're up to 3x more likely to quit? And when you stop smoking, there are almost immediate improvements to your health.

Get your free Personal Quit Plan today - it will recommend the right help so you can quit smoking for good: https://orlo.uk/ZqmdQ

Remember: a smoke-free life starts with a smoke-free day, so let's make this day 1!

10/03/2026

It's ! 🧡

Evidence shows that trauma-informed care can improve outcomes for those accessing our services and increase staff wellbeing. Ivana and Dr. Charlotte from our Thurrock services offer some practical ways of applying trauma-informed principles into care delivery.

Read the full article here 👉 https://orlo.uk/fj8Bz

08/03/2026

This International Women's Day, we'd like you to meet some of the incredible women in Senior Leadership roles at Inclusion 👋💜

What started as young dreams of wanting to be in the Spice Girls, or even be Madonna herself, turned into wanting a career where they could really make a difference.

From Administrators, Recovery Workers, Prison Officers and a whole variety of different roles, they brought knowledge, dedication and compassion to their work every day - becoming the women that inspire at Inclusion.

It goes without saying, that these are just a few of the many women across Inclusion who make a difference, not only within our services, but for the communities and individuals we support too 💜

We also want to say that we wholeheartedly agree with Sarah... cauliflower cheese belongs on roast dinners!

06/03/2026

Our Clinical Director, Georges Petitjean, recently appeared on The Way We Roll podcast, hosted by Simon Minty and Phil Friend 🎙️💬

As the founder of WARM (Workplace Addiction Recovery Movement), Georges spoke about an often-overlooked topic: addiction, addiction in the workplace, and the overlap between addiction and disability.

It’s an honest and thoughtful conversation about inclusion, understanding, and the need for better support in professional environments.

Give it a listen ➡️ https://orlo.uk/3t32W
Or catch it on Spotify and Apple Podcasts 🎧

04/03/2026

We're honoured to be featured in the DDN Magazine 🙌

In their February issue, Inclusion's Nicola Jordan, Karen Marsh and Georges Petitjean highlight an important clinical message: ketamine detox is not a one-size-fits-all.

At our Dame Carol Detoxification Service, our work has shown that effective inpatient ketamine detox relies less on a fixed protocol, and more on responsive prescribing, careful monitoring and adjustment. This person-centred approach supported individuals to complete treatment and leave our service abstinent at discharge.

Read the full article here 👉 https://orlo.uk/Av6lp

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