Welcome to our Noticeboard! Here, you can find updates, announcements, achievements and important information relating to our service. This page is regularly updated to keep you informed of upcoming activities, service developments and support available. Please check back regularly to stay up to date!

National Recovery Conference and Walk

We attended the National Recovery Conference and Walk in Bradford, celebrating the 18th year it has been run. The event, starting with the conference on Friday, and moved on to the streets on Saturday, is an opportunity to come together as a community and walk in celebration and unity. The weekend brought together organisations, services and people with lived experience to raise awareness, advocate and discuss support for all the people who needs it. It was an honour to attend and get involved with such an important event for the recovery community.

World Suicide Prevention Day Conference

Our team attended the World Suicide Prevention Day Conference at Meeting Point House in Telford. We were proud to attend an event dedicated to raising awareness, reducing stigma, and encouraging meaningful conversations around suicide prevention. It was inspiring to see so many people coming together to learn, share experiences and remind one another that no one has to face difficult times alone.

Suicide prevention is everyone’s business. Sometimes a simple conversation, a listening ear, or a small act of kindness can make a significant difference to someone’s life.

RecoverFest 2026

It was fantastic to see so many people enjoying the sunshine at Uttoxeter Racecourse while coming together to celebrate recovery. Events like RecoverFest are a powerful reminder that recovery is real, possible, and looks different for everyone. There was a wonderful atmosphere throughout the day, with people sharing their experiences, supporting one another, and celebrating the positive changes recovery can bring. It was inspiring to see so many individuals, families, professionals, and community organisations united with a shared message of hope, connection, and resilience.

Live Well Hub Visit

Some of our team attended an event at the Wellington Live Well Hub for Alcohol Awareness Week. It was great to be involved and have some great conversations with people in our community!

 

 

Hate Crime and Violence Discussion Event

Some of our team attended an event to raise awareness of hate crime and violence within our community and provide an opportunity for open discussion. It gave local residents and professionals in the Telford and Wrekin community the chance to ask questions and share concerns directly with key local leaders.
The event was attended by West Mercia Police, Axis Counselling, Victim Support and others. We also had the opportunity to meet with Shaun Davies, Member of Parliament for Telford, and Nathalie Page, Mayor of Telford and Wrekin, who were both very open to engaging in conversations and responding to questions about how hate crime is being addressed locally.
It was a really valuable and positive event, and an honour to be part of.

 

 

Men’s Health Event

Recently, our team was proud to attend the Men’s Health Event held at Park Lane, Community Centre, Woodside. It was a valuable opportunity to support important conversations and raise awareness in the community.

 

 

RCGP and Addiction Professionals Managing Addictions in Primary Care Conference

Julie Cheadle, who is the Operational Lead for the Telford STaRS Family Safeguarding Team, and Paul Grocutt, the Head of Service for Telford and Wrekin Family Safeguarding, presented at the RCGP and Addiction Professionals Managing Addictions in Primary Care Conference on Thursday 26th February.
They were given the opportunity to deliver a presentation on the Telford Family Safeguarding Team model, exploring the importance of working to support families in the Telford and Wrekin community.

 

Our Clinical Lead Michelle Astbury celebrated 40 years working in the NHS

We are very excited to share the news that our Clinical Lead, Michelle Astbury, has recently celebrated 40 years working in the NHS. We are incredibly proud to celebrate this milestone with Michelle and grateful for the commitment and expertise she brings to the service!
A huge congratulations to Michelle from the whole team here at Telford STaRS!

Dry January Billboard Promotion

As part of our Dry January Campaign, throughout the month, billboard ads have been displayed locally to help raise awareness of our service and the support available to the community. We are proud to have had the opportunity to increase local visibility and connect with the residence of Telford & Wrekin during this national campaign.

Willliam Farr special award for exceptional work addressing health inequalities

In November our Drug and Alcohol hospital liaison Team, Ros Dalton and Natasha Allen, were awarded the 2025 Willliam Farr special award for exceptional work addressing health inequalities.
Well done to Ros, Natasha and everyone else who helped make winning this award possible!