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Will's Story

Will's Story

Oct 09, 2020

Will's story shows how it's so easy for young people to become homeless, but how we can intervene to prevent that.

The Importance of Social Lettings Agencies

The Importance of Social Lettings Agencies

Oct 07, 2020

Over the last few years, there has been a new type of letting agency quietly emerging within the industry.

No place like home

No place like home

Sep 16, 2020

Bath based business Touchstone teams up with DHI.

RSVP Domestic Violence Perpetrator Programme

RSVP Domestic Violence Perpetrator Programme

Aug 13, 2020

We have evaluated how our RSVP (Resolve to Stop the Violence) domestic violence perpetrator programme is working.

The benefits of partnership

The benefits of partnership

Aug 06, 2020

Our partnership with Southern Brooks means that we can provide better support for our clients in South Gloucestershire.

Reach Out 2020

Reach Out 2020

May 18, 2020

We are hosting our annual Reach Out conference online on 11 June, for those caring for someone with a drug or alcohol problem.

Nationwide Bath help fund refurbishment of new treatment centre

Nationwide Bath help fund refurbishment of new treatment centre

May 04, 2020

Nationwide Building Society have donated £10,000 to Developing Health & Independence (DHI) to help address the large demand for our drug and alcohol treatment services, which are predicted to surge in response to the coronavirus lockdown.

Niki's Story

Niki's Story

Apr 15, 2020

By the time I was 40, I was street homeless, and I nearly lost my leg from injecting in my groin. Most people didn't survive that kind of life.

Creative Writing: ONLINE

Creative Writing: ONLINE

Apr 08, 2020

Once upon a time, our Creative Writing Group met on Wednesday afternoons. Since that isn't possible right now, we're inviting you to join us in some weekly creative writing activities.

How are we supporting our clients?

How are we supporting our clients?

Mar 26, 2020

While we try to maintain business as usual to the degree we can, we have moved to phone and remote support for many of our services.

How to contact us

How to contact us

Mar 26, 2020

All the useful DHI phone numbers and email addresses that you will need