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On the 5th February 2025, the Office for National Statistics released information about the Alcohol-specific deaths in the UK: registered...

The NHS APA Gambling Harms Working Group welcomes the publication of the NICE guideline on gambling-related harms.

The APA’s Inpatient Detox Network is extremely concerned by reports of the potential closure of the Acer IP unit in Bristol.

This interview provides an insight into the role of a Dual Diagnosis Inpatient Practitioner at one of our member trusts. I am currently...

We’re excited to share the NHS Addictions Provider Alliance’s (APA) new strategy for 2024-2026, setting out our shared mission, values,...

5,448 drug-related deaths were registered in 2023, the highest number since records began. The ONS published its annual report on drug...

Since starting his recovery in 2018, Jay has worked closely with Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH), an NHS APA...

We’re pleased to share that our Stigma Kills campaign, launched in 2021, is now being piloted throughout July, August and September...

The NHS Addictions Provider Alliance (NHS APA) is delighted to announce that Teresa Wirz and Becky Harris have been appointed as the new...

Since 2016, the NHS APA has been proud to host conferences that have created opportunities for people to network, learn and collaborate...

On 17 July, King Charles III delivered his second-ever King’s Speech. It marked the 2024 state opening of Parliament. He outlined...

Alcohol Awareness Week is an annual campaign by Alcohol Change UK, to raise awareness of alcohol consumption in the UK and encourage more...

10,048 deaths from alcohol-specific causes were registered in the UK in 2022, the highest number on record.

The closing session of the 2023 conference is presented by Kate Hall and Claire Murdoch CBE, followed by a live Q&A session.

Session 7 is hosted by Dr Matt Gaskell and James Grimes, discussing 'gambling related stigma is not an accident.2

In session 6, Jo Huey shares her experience of stigma from a family member's perspective.

Session 5 is presented by Stuart Green, NHS Service Manager for Aspire.

Session 4 is hosted by Lucy Rocca, CEO of Soberistas.

In this session we hear from Adam Holland with his talk on 'A Review of Anti-Stigma Campaigns for People Who Use Drugs'.

4,907 drug-related deaths were registered in 2022, the highest number since records began. The ONS published its annual report on drug...