
Nacoa π
@nacoauk
National charity providing information, advice & support for everyone affected by a parent's drinking. Free Helpline: 0800 3583456 & [email protected]
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http://www.nacoa.org.uk 26-01-2011 15:36:12
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π£ Amazing guests this week! Chaired by amazing Ceri Walker, with: π Loti Nambombe β Nacoa Ambassador & CEO MILK Education π Kathryn Georghiou β Filmmaker of Changing Tides π Scott Murdoch β Fresh from conquering the Marathon Des Sables π RSVP: nacoa.org.uk/sign-up-for-meβ¦




#FathersDay We donβt all have the same blissful memories of childhood! You arenβt alone if you find the signalling around today quite upsetting. Weβve just dropped this jaw dropping new podcast with George Billinge. Subscribe here: hello9a.podbean.com


If it wasn't for Kim Woodburn, I wouldn't have got involved with Nacoa π. Saw her walking through the Commons with Liam Byrne MP several years ago. They told me about the charity, which was hosting an event in parliament that day. I accompanied them and I am now a proud patron.

Study by Christopher Oldroyd finds liver patients highly motivated to stop drinking but struggle to do so. 2/3 of patients with alcohol-related cirrhosis drink within 3 months, offering support within liver services sounds sensible. Please remember to signpost family members to support too.



βI could not save my dad. My dad needed to do that and want that for himselfβ - Sarah Drage on life with a parent addicted to alcohol. Mental Health Advocate and Nacoa π ambassador Sarah shares her story growing up with an alcoholic father, Steve, who sadly lost his battle

A brilliant event this evening at House of Books and Friends in #Manchester with Sophie Calon discussing her new book with Zoe Lambert and Dr Piers Henriques from Nacoa π - thanks to Maria Roberts for organising and making me aware this was happening! Canβt wait to read it.


Sarah Drage, mental health advocate and and Nacoa π ambassador, joined Newstalk Breakfast to talk about growing up with a parent addicted to alcohol. #NTBK newstalk.com/podcasts/highlβ¦

'I could not tell you her favourite film. But I could tell you the measurements of alcohol that she preferred. 'As a child, I lied for my mother. As an adult, I am inclined to be the protector.'' π Author Belle Mills full story: nacoa.org.uk/experiences/thβ¦β¦
