Change Grow Live Reading

Change Grow Live Reading If you want to change your direction, grow as a person, and live life to its full potential, we’re here to help you. We’re a health and social care charity.

We can help you with challenges including drugs and alcohol, housing, justice, health and wellbeing.

🥚💕 Yesterday at Women's Drop-In, things got a little... egg-stra! 💕🥚This week, we explored self-care and self-nurturing ...
30/07/2026

🥚💕 Yesterday at Women's Drop-In, things got a little... egg-stra! 💕🥚

This week, we explored self-care and self-nurturing in a slightly unusual way... by adopting an egg for the week! 🥚

Our lovely group spent time decorating their eggs, giving them personalities, and chatting about how they'll care for them over the coming days. But the real focus wasn't the eggs themselves - it was about noticing how we care for others, and thinking about how we can offer ourselves that same kindness, patience and compassion.
A huge thank you to Helena for facilitating such a thoughtful, creative and engaging session. 💐

If you're a woman accessing our service and would like to join a friendly, supportive space where you can connect with others, build confidence and take part in activities like this, we'd love to welcome you to our Women's Drop-In.

Come along - you never know what we'll be getting up to next! 🌸✨

This World Hepatitis Day we want to remind you how easy it is to get tested and treated for hepatitis.The hepatitis test...
28/07/2026

This World Hepatitis Day we want to remind you how easy it is to get tested and treated for hepatitis.

The hepatitis test is a simple prick of your finger – and that's it!

You’ll get your results in 1 – 3 weeks and whatever they are, we are here for you 💜

Treatment for hepatitis has come a long way and now consists of a tablet a day for 8–12 weeks with minimal side effects.

Our team are here to support you every step of the way. To discuss getting tested or treatment, give us a call on 0118 955 7333 or email [email protected] and we will be in touch.

What a fantastic Alcohol Awareness Week we had this year! We took conversations about alcohol, recovery and wellbeing in...
17/07/2026

What a fantastic Alcohol Awareness Week we had this year!

We took conversations about alcohol, recovery and wellbeing into the heart of our community. We hosted awareness stalls at Royal Berkshire Hospital and Prospect Park Hospital, welcomed professionals and our Women's Group for alcohol-free mocktail sessions at our service, and rounded off the week by serving refreshing mocktails to service users, local residents and our Oxford Road neighbours outside the service.

A huge thank you to our amazing service users, dedicated volunteers, our fantastic partner organisations, and the brilliant CGL Reading team. Your enthusiasm, compassion and support made the week truly special.

Together, we served well over 120 mocktails, had countless meaningful conversations, and showed that recovery, connection and having a great time can absolutely go hand in hand.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, got involved and helped spread the message. We can't wait to do it all again next year!

Today marks the start of Alcohol Awareness Week and this year’s theme is alcohol and me. Everyone’s relationship with a...
06/07/2026

Today marks the start of Alcohol Awareness Week and this year’s theme is alcohol and me.

Everyone’s relationship with alcohol is different. From sport, TV, and music to supermarkets, sunny weekends, and everyday celebrations, a lot of our social lives are based around or include alcohol, without us even noticing.

It can be easy to get swept away in celebrations, or sitting in a b**r garden on the weekends, especially now we’re entering the summer months.

Our quick quiz can help you better understand your drinking patterns and how much you’re drinking 👇

https://changegrowlive.org/advice-info/alcohol-drugs/alcohol-drinking-levels-quiz-self-assessment

You can also get in touch with us by calling 0118 955 7333 or email [email protected] to see how we can support you.

🌸 Celebrate International Women’s Day with Us! 🌸We’re inviting all female service users to join us for a special Interna...
09/03/2026

🌸 Celebrate International Women’s Day with Us! 🌸

We’re inviting all female service users to join us for a special International Women’s Day event — because you deserve to be celebrated. 💜

📅 Wednesday, 11th March
⏰ 11 AM – 7 PM
📍 City Gate HUB (Southampton Street)

✨ What’s happening on the day? ✨
💅 Free hair and nail treatments – a little well-deserved pampering
💄 Makeup artist on site – feel fabulous and try a new look
🍹 Mocktails and coffee – relax and enjoy
🧘‍♀️ Reiki and acupuncture sessions – time to unwind and support your wellbeing
🩺 Florey Clinic – information and support from the local sexual health team
🎁 Gifts – a small treat for you

Come along for a day of connection, empowerment, and self-care in a safe and supportive space.

No need to book — just drop in, we’d love to see you there! 💜

📢 Save the Date! 🌸✨We’re celebrating International Women’s Day with a special event for our female service users – and y...
06/03/2026

📢 Save the Date! 🌸✨

We’re celebrating International Women’s Day with a special event for our female service users – and you’re invited! 💜

📅 Wednesday, 11th March
⏰ 11 AM – 7 PM
📍 City Gate HUB (Southampton Street)

Join us for a day of connection, self-care, and celebration, with exciting activities and gifts! 🎁💅🍹💇🏽‍♀️

Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details! No booking needed – just come along!

Last year, we had the privilege of bringing women together for our International Women’s Day event — a space filled with...
05/03/2026

Last year, we had the privilege of bringing women together for our International Women’s Day event — a space filled with connection, strength, laughter, and support. It was truly inspiring to see so many women come together, share experiences, and celebrate resilience and empowerment. 💜

This year, we’re getting ready to do it all again… and we can’t wait to share more with you.

✨ Stay tuned and keep an eye on our Facebook and Instagram pages — we’ll soon be inviting you to join us for this year’s International Women’s Day event.

We look forward to welcoming both familiar and new faces for another meaningful celebration.

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