Ok Ok, we know we haven't blogged since last year when we went to Poland as the 1st contingent of user activists to be formally supported by an official body. We were sent to cast our expert eyes and ears over the worlds best and most innovative harm reucdtion projects and research in order to take back the best and most adaptable bits to inform the UK's first Harm reduction strategy. And itwas incredibly intense, busy, hard working and incredibly inspiring. BP took the first bits of film to make our first short 12 minute film on what user activists around the globe are doing (its completed by we need to correct a few bits before posting it on the web but we will ensure it is on our website and INPUDS).
Anyway, we have continued at BP to do work in all shapes and forms yet we haven't been clever at recording it. This has now changed. WE are committed to keeping up to date with our blogg and ensuring we record the work we do, routinely. As an independant grassroot organisation it is essential records are kept of the range of work undertaken, and wherever possible, the public is able to see this also.
BP has undergone some structural changes over the last 8 months and we have revamped our organisation ready to cope with a stronger future. We will of course keep you updated on our progress and changes, and any thoughts you may have will be greatly appreciated also. BP's strengths and attitude comes from the voice and experience of the using community, and we are always listening.
Next post: BP is invited to Copenhagen to meet the Danish User Union and deliver a talk on Heroin Prescribing and the British System. Will post shortly. x
