In this episode we are joined by Linwood House Alumnus Andy. He shares with us his journey from his struggles surrounding alcohol, relationships with others and himself; to becoming part of the recovery community and turning his life around.
With over 3 years of sobriety Andy is an integral part of the recovery community in Merseyside as well as a mentor and support for many others.
If you would like to be a guest in the show please email us at: alumni@ukat.co.uk
SUPPORT LINKS:
https://cdn.rehabfiles.com/sites/ukat/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/useful-resource-list-ukat.pdf (https://cdn.rehabfiles.com/sites/ukat/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/useful-resource-list-ukat.pdf)
https://alcoholchange.org.uk/get-involved/campaigns/alcohol-awareness-week-1 (https://alcoholchange.org.uk/get-involved/campaigns/alcohol-awareness-week-1)
MEETING LINKS:
https://smartrecovery.org.uk/about-smart-recovery-meetings/ (https://smartrecovery.org.uk/about-smart-recovery-meetings/)
https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/find-a-meeting/ (https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/find-a-meeting/)
https://meetings.ukna.org/ (https://meetings.ukna.org/)
https://meetings.cocaineanonymous.org.uk/meetings/ (https://meetings.cocaineanonymous.org.uk/meetings/)
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT:
https://www.mind.org.uk/ (https://www.mind.org.uk/)
https://www.samaritans.org/ (https://www.samaritans.org/)
FAMILY SUPPORT:
https://al-anonuk.org.uk/ (https://al-anonuk.org.uk/)
7 Apr 2026
Giving Back: Ft Kenny - Oasis Runcorn Alumnus
In this episode we are joined by Oasis Runcorn Alumnus Kenny. With over 2 years of sobriety, he shares with us his journey of struggling with alcohol & the early stages of recovery. To overcoming cravings, helping others with their addictions and becoming a SMART coordinator & alcohol support worker.
If you would like to be a guest on the show please email us at: alumni@ukat.co.uk (mailto:alumni@ukat.co.uk?subject=&body=)
SUPPORT LINKS:
https://www.ukat.co.uk/help-guides/ukat-resource-list/ (https://www.ukat.co.uk/help-guides/ukat-resource-list/)
MEETING LINKS:
https://smartrecovery.org.uk/about-smart-recovery-meetings/ (https://smartrecovery.org.uk/about-smart-recovery-meetings/)
https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/find-a-meeting/ (https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/find-a-meeting/)
https://meetings.ukna.org/ (https://meetings.ukna.org/)
https://meetings.cocaineanonymous.org.uk/meetings/ (https://meetings.cocaineanonymous.org.uk/meetings/)
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT:
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/seeking-help-for-a-mental-health-problem/mental-health-helplines/ (https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/seeking-help-for-a-mental-health-problem/mental-health-helplines/)
FAMILY SUPPORT:
https://al-anonuk.org.uk/ (https://al-anonuk.org.uk/)
24 Dec 2025
FINDING THE WAY OUT: Ft Daniel B - UKAT Admissions Coordinator
In this episode we are joined by UKAT Admissions Coordinator Dan Beswick.
Dan has worked at UKAT for 1.5 years, and has been in recovery for a number of years. He speaks with us about support, healing and connection. He shares the importance of connection and ongoing support in the recovery journey.
If you would like to be a guest on the show please email us at: alumni@ukat.co.uk (mailto:alumni@ukat.co.uk?subject=&body=)
SUPPORT LINKS:
https://www.ukat.co.uk/help-guides/ukat-resource-list/ (https://www.ukat.co.uk/help-guides/ukat-resource-list/)
FESTIVE MEETING LINKS:
https://www.ukat.co.uk/christmas/festive-season-meetings-2025/ (https://www.ukat.co.uk/christmas/festive-season-meetings-2025/)
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT:
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/seeking-help-for-a-mental-health-problem/mental-health-helplines/ (https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/seeking-help-for-a-mental-health-problem/mental-health-helplines/)FAMILY SUPPORT:
https://al-anonuk.org.uk/ (https://al-anonuk.org.uk/)
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Coming Back Stronger with David Jones
Published 27 Jun 2024 · Transcript excerpt
[…] So my niece is having a birthday. I probably will go to that. But if I know my head's feeling funny, I get my meeting because if I don't, I know what my head can do and it's action as well. It's like, if I'm feeling a bit bored, well, then I'll do something and it doesn't have to revolve around doing something that's going to change my consciousness and make me ill and one thing that a really wise person said to me, which I thought was great, was that, you know, I am well as long as I don't take the first sip of the first drink. I'm really aware of just being grounded, being not too complacent or overconfident, is that I know my head can get. […]
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