Media relations

We have staff who can speak knowledgeably and with personal experience about alcohol and other drug use.

Barnsley Recovery Steps is always happy to receive enquiries from journalists and documentary makers. If we can support you in telling your story, we will. We can often provide supporting case studies.

Journalists should contact:

Sarah Wood
Marketing and Communications Officer
Barnsley Recovery Steps | Waythrough
sarah.wood@waythrough.org.uk

Please have a look at The Reporting of Substance: A Media Toolkit. A resource for journalists and editors looking to report on alcohol and drugs with dignity and respect.

The toolkit contains 5 Key Recommendations to follow when reporting as well as, interviews with family members and people in recovery, information about support services across the UK, photography advice and resources for further information.

The Reporting of Substance Media Toolkit was created by Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs and Adfam. A working group has also supported the creation of this toolkit with family members and people in recovery, Drink and Drug News, The Telegraph, and Alcohol Health Alliance UK.