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Carla volunteers with DHI’s treatment services team in Bath

Local charity seeks new volunteers

Jan 19, 2022

Looking to gain skills and experience in the health and social care sector? Leading South West charity Developing Health and Independence (DHI) is looking for new volunteers to support its treatment services in Midsomer Norton.

DHI Launches New Housing and Treatment Centre in Bath

DHI Launches New Housing and Treatment Centre in Bath

Dec 15, 2021

Leading South West charity Developing Health and Independence (DHI) has launched an innovative new centre in Bath for people to quickly and easily get advice around issues linked to housing, alcohol and drugs.

Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol, visits our Bristol peer service

Mayor of Bristol visits Bristol Peers

Nov 29, 2021

We were delighted to welcome Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol, to DHI’s Bristol peer service at Brunswick Court this month.

Alcohol Awareness Week 2021

Alcohol Awareness Week 2021

Nov 11, 2021

Alcohol Awareness Week is a chance for the UK to get thinking about drinking and DHI have a number of events lined up during the week.

Paulo, DHI peer

Annual Event 2021

Nov 09, 2021

You are invited to DHI's 2021 Annual Event. Join us on on Thursday 9th December, 4.30pm-6:00pm, as we look back on the year, hearing from people who have turned their lives around with the help of DHI.

Home Turf Lettings Scoops Prestigious Award

Home Turf Lettings Scoops Prestigious Award

Oct 27, 2021

Home Turf Lettings, DHI’s social lettings agency, has been named Letting Agent of the Year award at the Bath Property Awards 2021.

The Wrap launches educational tools to help teachers talk to young people about drugs, mental health, alcohol and crime

The Wrap launches educational tools to help teachers talk to young people about drugs, mental health, alcohol and crime

Sep 22, 2021

New tools designed to help teachers and professionals talk to young people about sensitive issues including drugs, mental health and being targeted by criminals, have been launched by The Wrap.

Home Turf Lettings shortlisted for award

Home Turf Lettings shortlisted for award

Sep 09, 2021

Home Turf Lettings, has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Letting Agent category for the Bath Property Awards.

Thank You Carole!

Thank You Carole!

Sep 09, 2021

One of our longest-serving volunteers, Carole Clements, is sadly leaving DHI after nearly 15 years.

DHI is marking Overdose Awareness Day on 31 August with drop-ins at some of our key locations

Overdose Awareness Day 2021

Aug 31, 2021

DHI is marking Overdose Awareness Day on 31 August with drop-ins at some of our key locations.

Beyond COVID: DHI service user survey

Beyond COVID: DHI service user survey

Aug 05, 2021

As we move out of lockdown we are thinking about how we can best use what we have learned about delivering our services in new ways and what the best options are for you.