by Fiona McCann | Aug 26, 2025 | All Areas, NEWS
On 31st August 2025, Belfast City Hall will be illuminated in purple as part of International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), a global initiative to raise awareness, honour the lives lost to overdose, and support those impacted. ASCERT, Northern Ireland’s leading drug...
by Fiona McCann | Jul 23, 2025 | EVENTS
ASCERT, Northern Ireland’s leading alcohol and drug charity, issues warning to people attending Belfast Pride to stay safe and watch out for drink spiking. This year, ASCERT returns to Belfast Pride on Saturday 26th July to share advice, raise awareness about the...
by Fiona McCann | Jul 10, 2025 | BLOG
With the July Bank Holiday approaching, ASCERT, Northern Ireland’s leading alcohol and drug charity, is asking everyone to enjoy the holiday safely. With parades and community events planned across the country, ASCERT is reminding the public to keep an eye on...
by Fiona McCann | Jun 27, 2025 | BLOG, Blog
From the 23rd to 27th of June, ASCERT celebrated Health and Wellbeing Week, a dedicated time for our team to come together, slow down, and focus on what truly matters: our wellbeing. The week featured a variety of themed activities designed to support mental,...
by Fiona McCann | Jun 16, 2025 | Blog, BLOG, PROFESSIONAL NEWS
 ASCERT encourages people to take control of their drinking this Alcohol Awareness Week ASCERT, Northern Ireland’s leading charity dedicated to reducing drug and alcohol-related harm, is urging the public to consider, “What’s in Your Glass? Time to Rethink Your...