Elizabeth Burton-Phillips MBE has always been a supporter and friend of Hope and Vision Communities, so it feels very natural to welcome her as an Ambassador.

She is best known as the author of ‘Mum, can you lend me twenty quid?’ which tells the story of how her ordinary family was devastated by drug addiction which drove her twin son Nick to end his life.

Elizabeth has campaigned continuously to raise awareness of the harm caused to families by drug addiction and to influence policy and practice so that the needs of families are better recognised and met. She delivers thousands of lectures and speeches in schools, prisons and conferences and is currently on the Advisory Committee on the Misuse of Drugs New Recovery Committee.

Her charity, DrugFAM provides support to those affected by the harmful use of, or death from, drugs, alcohol, substances or gambling.

In 2017 Elizabeth was awarded an MBE for ‘services to people who experience drug addiction and their families’.

If someone you know is struggling to cope with the nightmare of a loved one's addiction to drugs, gambling or alcohol please visit their website: www.drugFAM.co.uk