Motivated by the desire for a more compassionate and understanding society, St Helens Borough Council and independent research charity Institute of Voluntary Action Research (IVAR) have supported the promotion of a new Anti-Stigma Charter, produced by people in St Helens Borough who experienced stigma that compounded their drug and alcohol use.
This initiative was developed by people with lived experience of stigma and calls on organisations, businesses, communities and individuals to understand the impact of stigma of people with drug or alcohol related problems and the services that support them, recognising stigma as one of the greatest barriers to people getting the support and treatment they need.
An Inequalities Commission workshop event held at the Mansion House promoted the charter as part of a wider discussion around the impact of stigma in the community.
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