Sheffield Drug and Alcohol Service Also known as Likewise Sheffield

Updated 12 November 2026

We inspected Sheffield Drug and Alcohol Service from 14 to 15 July 2026. The service referred to itself as 'Likewise Sheffield'.
Likewise Sheffield is an independent substance misuse service provided by Waythrough in Sheffield.
The service is an integrated drug and alcohol recovery service that aims to support clients to recover from drug and alcohol dependency and reduce harm to themselves and those around them. The service is commissioned by and provided on behalf of Sheffield City council. It provides a range of services and support including:

• Opiate substitute prescribing
• Detoxification from alcohol or drugs
• Harm reduction and overdose prevention
• Needle exchange
• Blood testing and vaccinations for blood borne viruses
• Structured interventions
• Group work therapies
• Early intervention and prevention support including brief interventions
• Outreach and training

The service also facilitates access to treatment for Hepatitis C, specialist midwifery services, support around housing, employment and education. 

The service operates from 2 sites in Sheffield city centre,

•    Portland House- 243 Shalesmoor, Moorfields, Sheffield, S3 8UG
•    Wicker Hub- 55 Wicker, Sheffield, S3 8HT
Clients can access the service between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday. On Thursdays, the service opens until 7pm.

Likewise has been registered with The Care Quality Commission since August 2023. Waythrough became the provider of this service in October 2024. The provider is registered to provide the regulated activity of the Treatment for disease, disorder or injury. The service had a registered manager.

This was our first inspection of this service. At this inspection we assessed all 34 quality statements. We rated the service as good.

The service had an open and honest culture with a focus on safety. Staff explained and demonstrated an awareness of how to report incidents and their thorough understanding of the guiding principles of safeguarding. There was evidence of effective, professional working relationship with local safeguarding teams.

The service was proactive in raising awareness about the service and ensured that people within the local area could access treatment.

We saw evidence of a comprehensive team approach which allowed for the assessment, planning and delivery of treatment to people accessing the service. Recovery plans were complete, personalised and recovery focussed and represented individual client needs.

Likewise Sheffield had links to external agencies and stakeholders. There were fully integrated systems and pathways in place to ensure that information needed to deliver effective care was shared between other teams and services. This was evidenced in several joint working arrangements that provided joined up care, such as working alongside the Hepatitis Trust and local acute care providers to achieve micro-elimination of Hepatitis C.
 

Updated 12 February 2026

We inspected Sheffield Drug and Alcohol Service from 14 to 15 July 2026. The service referred to itself as 'Likewise Sheffield.

Likewise Sheffield is an independent substance misuse service provided by Waythrough in Sheffield.

The service is an integrated drug and alcohol recovery service that aims to support clients to recover from drug and alcohol dependency and reduce harm to themselves and those around them. The service is commissioned by and provided on behalf of Sheffield City council. It provides a range of services and support including:

• Opiate substitute prescribing

• Detoxification from alcohol or drugs

• Harm reduction and overdose prevention

• Needle exchange

• Blood testing and vaccinations for blood borne viruses

• Structured interventions

• Group work therapies

• Early intervention and prevention support including brief interventions

• Outreach and training

The service also facilitates access to treatment for Hepatitis C, specialist midwifery services, support around housing, employment and education and support for young people (up to the age of 18) who are affected by alcohol or other drugs.

The service operates from 2 sites in Sheffield city centre,

• Portland House- 243 Shalesmoor, Moorfields, Sheffield, S3 8UG
• Wicker Hub- 55 Wicker, Sheffield, S3 8HT

Clients can access the service between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday. On Thursdays, the service opens until 7pm.

Likewise has been registered with The Care Quality Commission since August 2023. Waythrough became the provider of this service in October 2024. The provider is registered to provide the regulated activity of the Treatment for disease, disorder or injury. The service had a registered manager.

This was our first inspection of this service. At this inspection we assessed all 34 quality statements. We rated the service as good.

The service had an open and honest culture with a focus on safety. Staff explained and demonstrated an awareness of how to report incidents and their thorough understanding of the guiding principles of safeguarding. There was evidence of effective, professional working relationship with local safeguarding teams.

The service was proactive in raising awareness about the service and ensured that people within the local area could access treatment.

We saw evidence of a comprehensive team approach which allowed for the assessment, planning and delivery of treatment to people accessing the service. Recovery plans were complete, personalised and recovery focussed and represented individual client needs.

Likewise Sheffield had links to external agencies and stakeholders. There were fully integrated systems and pathways in place to ensure that information needed to deliver effective care was shared between other teams and services. This was evidenced in several joint working arrangements that provided joined up care, such as working alongside the Hepatitis Trust and local acute care providers to achieve micro-elimination of Hepatitis C.