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Shared Voices, Shared Power: Reflections on a Co-Production Workshop
1. From Being Heard to Being Involved My name is India, and I am a volunteer for Wakefield Recovery College. For the past year I have been working alongside Lucy...
India Fradgley
July 4, 2025
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A week in the life of…Veronica
This week has been full-on; a mix of hands-on work, family milestones, and some thoughtful moments that made me pause and take it all in. My mornings have been grounding....
Veronica
June 20, 2025
A week in the life of…Tia
Hello, I am Tia! I am currently a student social worker in my second year of study; I have had the great opportunity to be able to attend the recovery...
Tia
June 13, 2025
Easter with Ryder
EASTER EGGS Easter eggs in the shops – our chocolate heaven A beetle lands on a sunflower then realises his error* because it is not summer but the start of...
Ryder
April 14, 2025
Life afloat a canal boat
Are you interested in owning a canal boat? Life afloat a canal boat, romantic, peaceful, picturesque? It can be all those things, and then some, but for every positive like...
Tina
February 14, 2025
A week in the life of…Averil
January is the Perfect Opportunity for New Beginnings. I now work predominately within the connecting care team. Like Tina, I enjoy being able to fully engage within one team. I...
Averil
January 21, 2025
Christmas movie night!
As part of our “Days Of Christmas” series this year, I’ve pulled together a list of festive films that you might want to take inspiration from. Take a look and...
Doz
December 20, 2024
A week in the life of…Anesu
As a Social Work student on placement, I have been lucky to work at the Wakefield Recovery College. I start my day at 8am by logging in online and meeting...
Anesu
December 13, 2024
A week in the life of…Barbara
Hello! I am Barbara and I am student social worker on placement with Wakefield recovery collage. In this snippet, I’ll share a glimpse into my weekly routine. Since a significant...
Wakefield Recovery College
November 8, 2024
A week in the life of…Doz
Hi, I’m Doz and I’m the newest Co-ordinator at Wakefield Recovery College – I’m here for around a year looking after Emily’s courses whilst she’s on Maternity Leave. Prior to...
Wakefield Recovery College
October 18, 2024
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