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Leigh’s mum – Angie - was a Community Palliative Care Specialist at Dougie Mac for 19 years but passed away on the hospice In-patient unit after being diagnosed with cancer.

“My mum was kind and faultless. She was a very caring nurse and loved her job – she always put everyone first and was incredibly honest. When she was admitted into the hospice she was treated like a queen. The staff made sure she was comfortable and took the pressure off us meaning we could simply just be with her.

“It must’ve been very difficult for the staff to look after my mum as they were her friends and colleagues. Dougie Mac do such an amazing job – for everyone – and that’s why I want to raise money. I'm taking part in the 10k Run because I want to show them just how much they are appreciated.”

Fundraising events like our 10K help fund the care, comfort and compassion that families like Leigh’s rely on every day.

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www.dougiemac.org.uk/events/10k

Event supported by PAU Run and Ride Trentham

It’s Addiction Awareness Week, and many people are taking time to reflect on how drug and alcohol misuse affects individuals, families, and workplaces. For employers, understanding these issues is an important part of creating a supportive and safe environment for everyone.

Our Drug and Alcohol Awareness training looks at why people may turn to substances, the different types of drugs and their effects, and the ways misuse can impact health, safety, and performance at work. It also explains the law around drugs, alcohol, and smoking, and what organisations should include in a clear and effective Drug and Alcohol Policy.

The course includes real examples to help people think about the challenges colleagues may face, as well as information on risk assessments, drug testing, and promoting health and wellbeing in the workplace: https://tinyurl.com/a8a9fzuj

Addiction Awareness Week is a reminder that understanding and early support can make a significant difference. If your organisation wants to build awareness and strengthen its approach, our training provides practical, straightforward guidance for teams and managers.

Drug and Alcohol Awareness Training for Employees This Drug and Alcohol Awareness Training for Employees helps explain the issues, problems and risks of misuse and the impact in the workplace.