Welcome to
Inspire
Welcome to Inspire Drug and Alcohol Service. We are here to empower you to tackle your drug (including alcohol) use. Our aim is to support you towards your goals around your drug and alcohol use, whether this is reducing or removing substances from your life.

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Refer Yourself To Inspire
If you’re ready to start making safer, healthier choices, Inspire are here to help. Whether you want to reduce or remove substances from your life, or just want some advice and guidance, we have a team of people ready to help.
Where to Start
Before telling us about your drug or alcohol use, it’s a good idea to look at it for yourself. These short quizzes will help you to see the impact that your substance use has on different areas of your life and will help you to decide the level of support that you’d like.
Alcohol assessment and drug assessment >
Know Your Score?
If you’ve already taken the quiz, you may now have a good idea of the impact your substance use has on your life and be ready to decide what kind of help you want. You could try safely reducing your substance use with the support of some useful apps or come to us for more in-depth support.
Useful apps and referral form >
What Happens When You Make A Referral?
Once you’ve clicked the ‘submit’ button, you can relax and wait for us to give you a call. We’ll contact you as soon as we can, but if you feel like you’ve been waiting a while, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.
Triage
A member of our team will get in touch with you and ask you a couple of questions. They’ll then book an appointment to complete an assessment at a convenient time for you. If you have any questions, now is the time to ask them.
Assessment
At your assessment, we’ll go through your drug or alcohol use, along with any other areas of your life that might play a part in your drug/alcohol use. You’ll set some goals with our support, and together we’ll develop a plan to help you meet those goals.
Prescribing
Depending on what you’ve told us in your assessment, you might be booked in to see one of our medics to discuss your options.
Healthcare Assessment
If you have any health concerns, our healthcare team can assess you and refer you onto other services if necessary.
Want to know more?
Our team will always be happy to answer any questions or concerns you have. You can get in touch at any time, you don’t need to wait for us to contact you.
See ‘Get in touch tab’ below
I need help now
If you’re concerned about keeping yourself or another person safe, call 999 as soon as possible.
There are some local services that you can call for support:
- Mental Health Access Line – NHS non-emergency services on 111.
- Lancashire Listening Service – 0800 915 4640 or text ‘Hello’ to 07860 022846. Open Mon-Fri 7pm-11pm and Sat-Sun 12pm-Midnight.
Here are some national services that are available 24/7/365:
- Samaritans are available any time. You can call them for free on 116 123 and someone will be there to answer your call and talk with you about whatever is on your mind. Contact Us | Samaritans
- You can also text SHOUT to 85258 if you’d prefer to talk via text. Free, 24/7 mental health text support in the UK | Shout 85258 (giveusashout.org)
Ongoing support
If you’d like support with your mental health, you can refer yourself to Mindsmatter here: Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust | Mindsmatter Homepage (lscft.nhs.uk) or chat with your GP who can make a referral for you.
If you’re concerned about something and you don’t know what steps to take, our national website have lots of advice and information that can help. Get Advice Here
Worried about a friend or family member?
We have advice on how to support them, whether it’s drugs, alcohol or their wellbeing you’re concerned about. Speak to a member of our webchat team or read our advice pages here
Coronavirus Update
The way you get support from us might be different for a while, but we are still here. Things are still changing, so keep checking this page, our Facebook, Twitter.
You can find your workers number
Pendle & Ribble Valley Inspire
Grassroots Centre
Leeds Road
Nelson
BB9 9XB
- 01254 495 382
- eastlancs.info@cgl.org.uk
- Contact Pendle & Ribble
Burnley Inspire
Burnley House
37-41 Westgate
Burnley
BB11 1RY
- 01254 495 382
- eastlancs.info@cgl.org.uk
- Contact Burnley Inspire
Hyndburn & Rossendale
33 Eagle Street,
Accrington,
BB5 1LN
- 01254 495 382
- eastlancs.info@cgl.org.uk
- Contact Hyndburn & Rossendale
Updates to the service:
Our service is running, but we’re doing most of our appointments over the phone.
We are still open for new people coming into service.
Needle Exchange and Naloxone are available from all our hubs during open hours, which you can find on our hub pages.
We are also offering an online needle exchange service. You can order supplies and they’ll be delivered to you. To register for this service, call us on 01254 495 382.
Find the latest information on coronavirus from the NHS and Gov.UK.
Social Media
Facebook: inspire.east
Twitter: @Inspireeastlanc
Youtube: Inspire Lancs
Hyndburn & Rossendale
Address: 33 Eagle Street, Accrington, BB5 1LN
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9-5
Burnley
Address: Burnley House, 37-41 Westgate, Burnley, BB11 1RY
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9-5
Pendle & Ribble Valley
Address: Grassroots Centre, Leeds Road, Nelson, BB9 9XB
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9-5
Contact a member of staff
If you need us for anything, your first call should always be your recovery worker. If you can’t get hold of them, you can call the main number and we’ll be happy to assist you.
Pendle & Ribble Valley Inspire
Grassroots Centre
Leeds Road
Nelson
BB9 9XB
- 01254 495 382
- eastlancs.info@cgl.org.uk
- Contact Pendle & Ribble
Burnley Inspire
Burnley House
37-41 Westgate
Burnley
BB11 1RY
- 01254 495 382
- eastlancs.info@cgl.org.uk
- Contact Burnley Inspire
Hyndburn & Rossendale
33 Eagle Street,
Accrington,
BB5 1LN
- 01254 495 382
- eastlancs.info@cgl.org.uk
- Contact Hyndburn & Rossendale
You can also send us a message on social media.
Have Your Say
If you use our service, we’d love to know what you think. Whether it’s a compliment, comment, or complaint, we take all feedback seriously. This is your service, help us to make it the best it can be.
Pendle & Ribble Valley
Pendle & Ribble
Valley Inspire Grassroots Centre
Leeds Road
Nelson BB9 9XB
01254 495 382 | eastlancs.info@cgl.org.uk
Emma Foster
District Manager – 07717 141 106
Lauren Phillips
Team Leader 07423 078 758
Alice O’Rourke
Team Leader 07778 145 707
Jane Harrison
PSI Practitioner 07825 403 276
James Haythornthwaite
Recovery Coordinator 07717 003863
Karl Healey
Recovery Coordinator
Matt Kay
Recovery Coordinator 07771 143309
Sarah Bentley
Recovery Coordinator 07776 656 185
Stephanie Dickinson
Recovery Coordinator 07552 246 018
Sami Holmes
Recovery Coordinator
Karolina Wojcik
Alcohol Worker 07919 564 378
Sarah Burns
Criminal Justice Worker
Mark Chimejczuk
Recovery Coordinator 07507 839 011
Paula Nichola
Nurse 07990 774 115
Andy Toynton
BRIC Coordinator 07917 556 946
Liam Lever
Recovery Support Recovery Champion 07435 830 502
Moh Amad SUI
Peer Mentor & Volunteer Coordinator 07507 857 386
Denis Bennett
Thrive Practitioner 07718649871
Teresa Williams
ETE Worker 07435924739
Burnley
Burnley Inspire
Burnley House
37-41 Westgate
Burnley BB11 1RY
01254 495 382 | eastlancs.info@cgl.org.uk
Nichola Major
District Manager 07825 021 477
Paul Hutchins
Team Leader 07825 125 899
Sinead Hopkins
Team Leader 07917 263 376
Terry Egan
PSI Practitioner 07500 992 799
Mark Bergin
Alcohol Worker 07917 557 167
Sabahnoor Patel
Alcohol Worker
Simon Bilson
Criminal Justice Worker 07507 839 026
Darrell Boland
Case Coordinator 07919 057 803
Laura Mallon
Case Coordinator 07876 791 049
Jason Rossall
Case Coordinator 07917 556 850
Steven Downey
Case Coordinator 07500 992 799
Georgina Hunter
Case Coordinator 07990 774 093
Jason Jackson
Case Coordinator 07917 556 850
Jo Gerrety
Nurse 07507 847 403
Debbie Davies
Administrator
Gill Whittaker
Administrator
Bryony Rawes
Administrator
Lauren Taylor
Clinical Administrator 07442 084 900
Ben Fairless
Digital Lead 07795 366 488
Sharon Whitaker
Thrive Practitioner 07595 466 731
Hyndburn & Rossendale
Pendle & Ribble
Valley Inspire Grassroots Centre
Leeds Road
Nelson BB9 9XB
01254 495 382 | eastlancs.info@cgl.org.uk
John Robinson
District Manager 07766 400 993
Jane Allen
GP & Pharmacy Lead 07788 317 838
Cath Mulkerrin
Team Leader 07917 627 348
Kristy Allott
Team Leader 07880 314 232
John Cahill
PSI Practitioner 07879 491 748
Mo Hanslod
PSI Practitioner 07879 497 991
Cathy Crossley
Recovery Coordinator 07973 902 598
David Benjamin
Criminal Justice Worker
Emma Mayoh
Criminal Justice Worker 07752 246 105
Karen Ward
Recovery Coordinator 07771 388 962
Kelly Tansey
Detox Worker 07774 183 004
Laura Costello
Harm Reduction Outreach Worker 07831 991 274
Jess Robinson-Lewis
Alcohol Worker 07881 035 729
Lynda Walsmley
Recovery Coordinator 07507 847 613
Hannah Jones
Recovery Coordinator 07557 287 683
Stuart Burrow
Recovery Coordinator 07795 237 047
Tracey Ireland
Shared Care Recovery Coordinator 07507 839 017
Nina Cole
Alcohol Worker 07435 983 821
Alison Starkie
Harm Reduction Recovery Coordinator 07738 997 237
Wayne Dell
Nurse 07990 774 075
Gill Whittaker
Prescribing Admin 07900 479 798
Shelley Magee
Prescribing Admin 07435 830 502
James Carter
Administrator
Michelle Hough
Administrator
Mara Patel
Senior Administrator 07801 200 417
Ben Allen
Community Educator 07917 072 159
David Dakan
Thrive Practitioner 07738 946 802
Verity Barkess
Housing Project Worker 07973 902 959
Sarah Woodward
Housing Project Worker 07535 815 491
Reece Byrne
Practice Supervisor 07595 466 683
Roxie Ahmed
Safeguarding Practitioner 07876 844 119
Claire Knighton
Senior Employment Specialist 07918 604 780
Vicki Grossi
ETE Worker 07918 604 780
How we can help you...
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm
(Open until 8pm every Wednesday in Burnley and Thursday in Accrington)
