Inclusion

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, Inclusi

on 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

Feedback Friday 💬We’re celebrating some of our favourite Care Opinion stories from the last week, featuring:🌟 One Recove...
17/04/2026

Feedback Friday 💬

We’re celebrating some of our favourite Care Opinion stories from the last week, featuring:
🌟 One Recovery Bucks
🌟 Inclusion Recovery Hampshire
🌟 Inclusion Thurrock Talking Therapies
🌟 Open Clinic NHS

Hearing from the people who use our services means so much to us, it inspires us and reminds us why we do what we do 💙

New publication alert! 📢We’re proud to share that our Principal Clinical Psychologist, Richard Pione, alongside colleagu...
16/04/2026

New publication alert! 📢

We’re proud to share that our Principal Clinical Psychologist, Richard Pione, alongside colleagues, has published an insightful article in The Cognitive Behaviour Therapist journal.

The paper explores a reciprocal consultation model for integrated care between NHS Talking Therapies and substance use services, providing a fantastic example of collaborative working, and an important step forward in improving support for people with co-occurring conditions.

🔗 Read it here: https://orlo.uk/Sn2YU

This  , we hear from people on Care Opinion who attended our sexual health clinics at Open Clinic NHS.Our clinics provid...
10/04/2026

This , we hear from people on Care Opinion who attended our sexual health clinics at Open Clinic NHS.

Our clinics provide safe and confidential spaces that are free from judgement. We're just here to listen and help 💙

For this week’s  , we’re sharing a case study from Telford STaRS, exploring how trauma-informed practice can shape the w...
07/04/2026

For this week’s , we’re sharing a case study from Telford STaRS, exploring how trauma-informed practice can shape the way we support people in our drug and alcohol services.

DM's story highlights the importance of understanding what someone has been through, and how creating a comfortable and accessible environment can make a difference in treatment and recovery 💙

Read the full article here ➡️ https://orlo.uk/S3paZ

The bank holiday might make this Monday better than others, but if you get the Monday blues, then maybe it's time for a ...
06/04/2026

The bank holiday might make this Monday better than others, but if you get the Monday blues, then maybe it's time for a change!

Let us put a spring back in your step and bring a new lease of life into your career - a career where you can make a difference 💙

Join our teams in community drug and alcohol, health in justice, gambling, sexual health, talking therapies and more 👉 https://orlo.uk/Fb7ZC

A huge congratulations to our team at HMP Featherstone, who recently received a certificate of appreciation from HMPPS f...
02/04/2026

A huge congratulations to our team at HMP Featherstone, who recently received a certificate of appreciation from HMPPS for their outstanding commitment to mental health and psychosocial support 👏💙

Jade, the Team Manager at Featherstone, said:
💬 “It is lovely to receive such an award. It's easy to forget that all teams work together when managing crisis and aftercare and see services in solo. So, it is lovely to have our contribution recognised.”

Did you catch our latest   article last week?Kayleigh, Senior Cluster Manager within Inclusion's Health in Justice Servi...
31/03/2026

Did you catch our latest article last week?

Kayleigh, Senior Cluster Manager within Inclusion's Health in Justice Services, discussed how trauma-informed care is most effective when it is built on genuine relationships, and a shared understanding through peer support.

Read the full article here: https://orlo.uk/VXlSv

We’re proud to see Staffordshire Police highlighting the impact of our partnership work in their latest article.Their Dr...
30/03/2026

We’re proud to see Staffordshire Police highlighting the impact of our partnership work in their latest article.

Their Drug Test on Arrest programme is helping people access the right support at the right time, linking in with our Staffordshire-based service STaRS - Staffordshire Treatment and Recovery System, and our friends in Stoke at Stoke CDAS.

Our Criminal Justice Specialist at STaRS said:
💬 “We know of many examples where timely, targeted custody engagement can lead to meaningful behaviour change and improved treatment outcomes.”

Since June last year, officers have been equipped with naloxone, a medication that can temporarily reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. So far, 472 people working within Staffordshire Police have been trained by STaRS and CDAS to administer it.

A big thank you to Staffordshire Police for sharing this important work and the positive outcomes being achieved together.

👉 Read the full story: https://orlo.uk/7Pbi6

For a long time, Emma kept her gambling a secret - even from the people closest to her.Her story is a powerful reminder ...
26/03/2026

For a long time, Emma kept her gambling a secret - even from the people closest to her.

Her story is a powerful reminder that gambling harm isn't always visible, and silence can make it harder to seek help.

On International Gambling Harms Awareness Day, we're here to remind you that...

💬 You’re not alone
💬 It’s okay to ask for help
💬 Support is here when you’re ready

A huge thank you to Emma for writing this powerful piece for us. Read her story here ➡️ https://orlo.uk/Lzo9L

Today is International Gambling Harms Awareness Day, a time to break stigma, raise awareness, and highlight that support...
26/03/2026

Today is International Gambling Harms Awareness Day, a time to break stigma, raise awareness, and highlight that support is available.

At our West Midlands Gambling Harms Clinic, we see every day how gambling harm can impact lives, but also how recovery is possible. With more than 700 referrals in 2025, our specialist service has supported people with free, evidence-based care, tailored to suit the needs of each individual.

Stories like Sharon and Patrick’s remind us why this work is so important. Both experienced the harms of gambling, but through non-judgmental support, courage and determination, they are now rebuilding their lives.

💬 “I can’t emphasise enough the difference the service has made to my life.”

If you or someone you know is struggling, today is the day to reach out. Whether it’s your first step or you’re returning for support, the answer is always yes, we’ll work with you.

Read Sharon's and Patrick's stories in PEP Talk from Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust ➡️ https://orlo.uk/q8qu2

To find out more about our gambling harms clinic and self-refer, visit https://orlo.uk/UlyzZ

For this week's  , we’re sharing our latest article by Kayleigh, Senior Cluster Manager within Inclusion's Health in Jus...
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

Recovery isn't linear. It's not always going to be a perfect journey. Finding what works for you might not happen immedi...
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

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