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News & Media
New Home, Same Heart: Cranstoun’s Move to Maidenhead Town Centre
Posted on: 3 August, 2026
Cranstoun’s substance use service for Windsor and Maidenhead is moving to a brand-new space in Maidenhead town centre.
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Drugbot at One: Progress, Impact and What’s Next
Posted on: 16 June, 2026
In its first year, Drugbot has supported more than 6,000 people to access accurate, non-judgemental information about drugs –...
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Cranstoun’s Response to Alcohol-Specific Deaths in 2024
Posted on: 14 May, 2026
This week, the Office for National Statistics released the latest figures for alcohol-specific deaths, which covers 2024. The UK recorded 9,809 alcohol-specific...
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Selina Sagayam appointed as Cranstoun’s new Chair of Trustees
Posted on: 21 April, 2026
After almost six years as the Chair, Lesleigh Bounds has stepped down as the Chair of Trustees at Cranstoun....
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Telford & Wrekin Council awards continued Domestic Abuse Service contract to Cranstoun and West Mercia Women’s Aid
Posted on: 3 March, 2026
Telford & Wrekin Council has awarded a new three-year contract to Cranstoun and West Mercia Women’s Aid for the...
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Pharmacies in Worcestershire to offer access to lifesaving medication in charity pilot scheme
Posted on: 19 February, 2026
A lifesaving drug will be more widely available in Worcestershire thanks to a partnership between Cranstoun and local pharmacies....
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Cranstoun Launches Report Calling for an End to Postcode Lottery of Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Services
Posted on: 17 December, 2025
A new report calls for an end to the ‘postcode lottery’ delivery of domestic abuse perpetrator services, which are...
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“It’s good for women to empower women”: Inside a domestic abuse refuge
Posted on: 5 December, 2025
This page shares the experiences of women who have survived domestic abuse, as well as insights from the Cranstoun...
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England and Wales Drug Related Deaths 2024 Response
Posted on: 17 October, 2025
Today, the Office for National Statistics released the data related to drug poisoning figures covering the year of 2024....
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New Leadership Programme & Partnership for Black and Racialised Staff
Posted on: 9 October, 2025
Cranstoun has launched a new programme for its staff to empower people from Black and Racialised communities to lead...
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Cranstoun Achieves Third Gold Accreditation from Investors in People
Posted on: 8 October, 2025
Cranstoun has been awarded a Gold accreditation from Investors in People for the third time, reinforcing the charity’s commitment...
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The Cranstoun Response to Part 3 of the Independent Review of Prison Capacity
Posted on: 5 September, 2025
In August, the government published Part 3 of the Independent Review of Prison Capacity which aimed to: consider why...
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Cranstoun’s response to 2024 Scottish drug death figures
Posted on: 2 September, 2025
Today, the National Records for Scotland (NRS) published their figures for the number of drug related deaths* in Scotland...
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Cranstoun Guidance for September 2025 UK Government Emergency Alerts Test for iPhone, Android and Non-Compatible Devices
Posted on: 2 September, 2025
A test of the Government’s Emergency Alerts system will cause all compatible mobile devices to vibrate and make a...
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Cranstoun launches first charity run at Worcester Racecourse
Posted on: 15 August, 2025
A new charity event will see Worcester runners lace up their trainers for a run with purpose, raising funds...
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Charity swimathon team aims to raise £900 for life-changing fitness support
Posted on: 1 July, 2025
A charity team is set to make a splash at a swimathon to help people access life-changing health and...
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Job support service transforms lives for dozens in Worcestershire
Posted on: 25 June, 2025
A new employment programme has supported 25 people currently accessing alcohol and drug support to get into work in...
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AI Meets Harm Reduction: Drugbot Launches across the UK
Posted on: 16 June, 2025
A new artificial intelligence chatbot has launched, providing people who use drugs with lifesaving information in what experts say...
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Response to the London Drugs Commission
Posted on: 28 May, 2025
Today, the independent London Drugs Commission has published its long-awaited report which focuses primarily on cannabis use in the...
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Cranstoun Response to Independent Sentencing Review
Posted on: 23 May, 2025
We broadly welcome the UK Government commissioned Independent Sentencing Review and its commitment to expanding the use of Community...
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Response to “Local preparedness for synthetic opioids in England” report
Posted on: 9 May, 2025
Following the publication of the Local preparedness for synthetic opioids in England – GOV.UK, Cranstoun has welcomed further recommendation...
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Drug Alert – Fake Ketamine
Posted on: 9 April, 2025
We are aware of multiple reports in recent days from people experiencing unusual and potentially dangerous effects after using...
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Cranstoun partners with Durham PCC and Police on New Drug Testing Scheme
Posted on: 31 March, 2025
Suspected burglars, shoplifters and drug dealers are to be routinely drug tested when they are arrested in County Durham...
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Cranstoun colleagues walk 100km in one day to raise vital funds for family support
Posted on: 22 January, 2025
Colleagues from Cranstoun Worcestershire braved the January weather to take on an enormous fundraising challenge of walking 100km in...
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