Next steps for Bristol as a harm reduction and inclusive recovery city

Join us for an important evening of discussion and action on how we can continue to reduce drug-related harms in Bristol

When: Thursday 17 July 2025

6:30 PM (BST) arrival, 7:00pm discussion starts

Where: City Hall, Bristol

As drug-related deaths continue to rise - particularly those involving super-strength synthetic opioids - this event brings together local stakeholders to explore practical harm reduction responses, intended to promote health, healing and recovery.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Saket Priyadarshi, Clinical Lead at The Thistle OPC in Glasgow, sharing lessons from the UK’s first official overdose prevention centre
• Meg Jones, Cranstoun, a leading organisation in harm reduction and support services
• Carly Heath, Night Time Economy Advisor for Bristol (tbc)
• Adam Holland, Clinical Academic at the University of Bristol
• Steve Rolles, Senior Policy Analyst at Transform Drug Policy Foundation

More speakers to be announced.

We invite healthcare professionals, police, community leaders, policymakers, and residents to join us in shaping the next steps for Bristol. This is a unique opportunity to learn, collaborate, and contribute to building a healthier, more compassionate city.

Let’s build on Bristol’s leadership as a harm reduction city - your voice matters.

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