‘Legal high’ Naphyrone is classified as a Class B drug
Naphyrone (often called ‘NRG1’) and its related compounds has become a Class B drug from today. The drug, which has no known legitimate use, will be banned under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. The legislation includes a generic definition to prevent unscrupulous drug manufacturers tweaking the chemical structure in an attempt to get around the [...]
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In my view…Maggie Williams, NORCAS chief executive.
Maggie looks ahead to challenging times and positive outcomes! At NORCAS we firmly believe that out of challenges come real opportunities. Like everyone else, we know that this period of austerity we are currently facing is likely to affect us all in some way, both in our personal and professional lives. In the charitable sector, [...]
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Change Happens Together at Herbie’s Drop-in Centre
Great Yarmouth agencies combine forces for a new programme named after local street drinker NORCAS is now part of a multi agency partnership project in Great Yarmouth, which integrated the existing Salvation Army Drop-in centre and a supported network of other organisations. The facility offers food parcels, advice, support, washing facilities, showers, board games, entertainment [...]
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A Day in the Life…of a Substance Misuse Outreach Worker for the Youth Team.
A snapshot of a ‘typical’ day in the life, working with young people who misuse drugs and alcohol… First thing, I go to see a 15 year old boy at his school. He was open and excited about discussing his previous weekend’s activities, but my necessary ‘harm reduction’ chat highlighted several individual circumstances over the [...]
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NORCAS Launches New Service User Led Abstinence Group
A new service is available for people in Norwich who want to continue their success in dealing with addictive behaviour. The service user led abstinence group was launched in April by NORCAS to provide support, motivation, encouragement, understanding, common connection and/or goals for those that are abstinent from alcohol and drugs. Saul Trower, team leader [...]
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New Service for Migrant Community Launched in Great Yarmouth
A new surgery based programme aims to improve access for the migrant community. NORCAS has launched a new regular service at the Nelson Medical Centre in Great Yarmouth, which offers support to those from the local migrant community who are affected by addictive behaviour. NORCAS has operated a specialist migrant outreach programme in the town, [...]
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Gambling Update
At NORCAS, we deliver GamCare’s specialist individual counselling for people with gambling problems and their families and others who are affected by it. Our services are available in Norwich, Great Yarmouth, Cromer, Ipswich and Lowestoft. The service includes an initial assessment followed by up to 24 sessions with regular reviews throughout this time. Counselling takes [...]
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Key Appointments at NORCAS
NORCAS is pleased to announce that a busy and successful year has led to key new appointments. Norwich John Hughes joined the NORCAS team in April 2010 as an Alcohol Treatment Requirement (ATR) worker. As well as delivering one-on-one and group services in Norwich and Kings Lynn, John also co-ordinates Probation and a Trust Alcohol [...]
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Internal achievements at NORCAS
Members of the NORCAS team have recently been successful in passing new qualifications. NORCAS is pleased to announce that Steven Hurr a NORCAS Youth Service Worker has passed his NVQ Level 4 in Learning Development and Support Services for Young Children and those that work with them. Steven, who is an outreach substance misuse worker [...]
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First ‘Friends of NORCAS’ Charity Ball A Big Success
An enjoyable and successful fundraising event at which a local sporting legend was announced as Patron… The first ever Friends of NORCAS charity ball was held on Saturday 5th June 2010 at Dunston Hall. The event was attended by over 200 guests. The evening was a great success and raised £10,317 on the night from [...]
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Addictive Behaviours in the Workplace
It’s been a busy time for the NORCAS training team… In May we attended the NHS Well Being conference and informed a number of well known businesses of the benefits of ensuring a drugs and alcohol policy is given the same priority as many other policies within the workplace. For information about our workplace service [...]
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Walk, Jog or Run in Aid of NORCAS?
Fancy keeping fit and fundraising for NORCAS in the process? We have secured a place in the 2011 London Marathon and anyone who is interested in running to raise a lot of money in aid of NORCAS, please contact Matt on m.wilson@norcas.org.uk
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