SUIT - Service User Involvement Team

19/10/2025

We had a wonderful Friday at our George Street office with everyone coming together thanks to volunteers Kiran & her mom, Sukhwant, who prepared lunch for all as part of Sikh Diwali celebrations.

Offering food is a form of seva (selfless service) that teaches equality and compassion. Free food is served to everyone, regardless of background and during Diwali celebrations the langar is abundant (they had a new delicious menu!) symbolising generosity and equality.

Much like our recovery journeys show, it’s about freedom, resilience, and justice. Diwali for Sikhs is a Day of Liberation (Bandi Chhor Divas) and remembers Guru Hargobind Ji, who was released from imprisonment in 1619 along with 52 Hindu princes he refused to leave behind. For Sikhs, Diwali is about freedom from oppression, standing by others even at personal cost (as Guru Hargobind Ji did), the power of spiritual light over political darkness, Seva (selfless service) and unity Diwali is a celebration of liberation, courage, and moral leadership.

Thanks again to Kiran, Sukhwant, and our team of dedicated volunteers. It was a wonderful vibe.

Call us on 01902 328983 to see what’s happening in our community over the autumn.

18/10/2025

On Friday, SUIT’s creative cohort working with Asylum Art Gallery & Studios Ltd on the brilliant [P R O] F I L E alternative art school project, were invited up to the fabulous city of Manchester by Portraits of Recovery , to meet with other artists & curators from recovery communities.

Our gang met with the ANEW Residential Therapeutic Community, Cheshire, at the Castlefield Gallery, who have worked with artist Joe Hartley and Portraits of Recovery as part of the Chaordic project. They were treated to a delicious lunch, with organic veg & herbs grown on the project, shared experiences of creative practice in recovery and checked out the beautiful & meaningful art.

They then got a tour of the Whitworth Gallery with PORe’s Dom Pillai, where they got to investigate the fantastic space, check out the Recoverist Curators installation including works by Damien Hurst, Francis Bacon, and Tracey Emin, and explore the stunning Turner exhibition.

A huge thank you to Portraits of Recovery for welcoming us, and to Hannah & Corin of Asylum for their support of our service.

17/10/2025

🔥Congratulations on being shortlisted! This is an amazing, well deserved, recognition for such a supportive team! 🔥

The council’s Public Health team has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award, recognising its commitment to practitioner registration and developing a highly skilled workforce dedicated to improving health and reducing inequalities.

The UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) Employer of the Year Award celebrates employers which contribute directly to the implementation of policies and strategies that improve public health and wellbeing.

Councillor Obaida Ahmed, Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Community, said: "We are incredibly proud that our Public Health team has been recognised at a national level. This shortlisting not only reflects the strength of the team but also the council’s wider corporate commitment to nurturing local talent, investing in staff, and creating opportunities for people to grow and thrive in their careers."

The team works in partnership with health, social care, and voluntary and community organisations across the city. Together, they lead on tackling health inequalities and helping people in Wolverhampton to live longer, healthier lives.

Read the full story by clicking the link in the comments below 👇

17/10/2025

A home for Street Support Network in the West Midlands

17/10/2025

16/10/2025

SUIT are excited to be attending the Htb Halloweentattoobash at Wolverhampton Racecourse this year!

The Halloween Tattoo Bash runs over Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd of November, and we will be joining artists, creatives, and storytellers with a common goal: to smash stigma, whether it’s about addiction or self-expression. Everyone deserves to be seen for who they are, not what people assume.

Our team will be about on Sunday 2nd November from 10am at the annual event which has been running for over a decade. It showcases incredible talent both nationally and internationally and is designed for individuals, families, and tattoo enthusiasts. We can’t wait to join this spectacular weekend, “packed with spooky vibes, incredible artistry, and a vibrant atmosphere”
The Halloween Tattoo Bash is a celebration of creativity, courage, and self-expression.

Just as tattoos can tell a person’s story, so can recovery. Together, we’re helping to challenge stigma and build understanding, whether it’s about addiction or how people choose to express themselves.

12/10/2025

🔥IMPORTANT NOTICE 🔥
Don't forget that the Recovery Hub on Connaught Road is closed for the whole of next week. All SMART Recovery and lifestyle groups will be held at The Friends Meeting House on Summerfield Road.

The Women's Peer Support Group has also been re-scheduled for Monday afternoon next week, instead of the usual Thursday.

Come along and make valuable connections with your recovery community. All groups are available to anyone registered with SUIT or Recovery Near You .

For more information, call the SUIT office on 01902 328983.

09/10/2025

06/10/2025

On Friday, SUIT attended the Aquarius Charity Anchor Recovery Conference 2025 in Birmingham, an event designed to share stories of lived experience, inspire recovery journeys, and bring together service users, volunteers, and staff from across drug & alcohol services in the West Midlands.

Great to see SIAS Solihull , our colleagues from Recovery Near You , and an awesome performance from our friends Cara & JP from Chase Recovery 's Detox Factor .

01/10/2025

As many of you, may already be aware, The Recovery Hub on Connaught Road, is currently closed for a re-furb.
All group activities are running from the Friend's Meeting House on Summerfield road.
Group will be running tonight, and NOT Thursday, as previously advertised.