Via retains young people’s service in Barking and Dagenham

 

We’re delighted to announce that we’ve successfully retained our Subwize young people’s drug and alcohol service in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. 

Our Subwize service will continue to go from strength to strength, offering free and confidential support to anyone aged 25 years old or under who lives, studies or works in the local area.   

Also, as part of the new contract, Via will be launching refreshed and enhanced support for children and young people who are living with and impacted by parental problem alcohol and other drug use (also known as hidden harm).   

The Subwize team will be working even more closely with the young people they help to ensure that they lead on all aspects of the service, they are getting what they need, and that the service is as accessible and inclusive as possible.  

The new contract started on 1 September 2024 and will initially be for 4 years, with the option for two further 1-year extensions for a total of 6 years. 

Anna Whitton, CEO of Via said: ‘We’re so pleased to have been successful in this contract. The team have done such a good job and we’re really proud of everything the service has achieved so far and of course we’re all excited about the future for this fantastic service.” 

Gayleen Winn, Head of Young People’s Services at Via said: “The Subwize team provides an excellent service to young people and families in Barking and Dagenham and it’s so good that we can continue to do this. We’re going to build further onto the already successful work that we are doing and have some great plans for the next few years. Well done to the team for the work that went into securing the contract.” 

Amolak Tatter, Commissioning Manager for London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, said: “We are pleased that Via was successful in the tender to deliver the drug and alcohol service, and we are excited to be embedding the new contract which will continue to build on previous work.  The Subwize service will continue to ensure that young people across the borough are able to access the service and are supported throughout their treatment journey.” 

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About Via

Via is a leading health and wellbeing charity that supports people to transform their lives for the better and helps them to manage their health and wellbeing independently. Providing safe and effective treatment and care around alcohol and drugs, mental health, smoking cessation, sexual health and employment support, Via supports thousands of people every year across the UK.

For more information about Via, visit www.viaorg.uk or contact communications@viaorg.uk.

For more information about Via – Subwize, visit: www.viaorg.uk/services/barking-and-dagenham-subwize/.