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Practitioner series: Dual diagnosis Inpatient Practitioner/Lead
This interview provides an insight into the role of a Dual Diagnosis Inpatient Practitioner at one of our member trusts. I am currently...
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Introducing the NHS APA Strategy 2024-2026: Shaping the Future Together
We’re excited to share the NHS Addictions Provider Alliance’s (APA) new strategy for 2024-2026, setting out our shared mission, values,...
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Deaths related to drug poisoning in England and Wales: 2023 registrations: NHS APA Statement
5,448 drug-related deaths were registered in 2023, the highest number since records began. The ONS published its annual report on drug...
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Jay’s story
Since starting his recovery in 2018, Jay has worked closely with Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH), an NHS APA...
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Piloting the "Stigma Kills" Campaign in the North East
We’re pleased to share that our Stigma Kills campaign, launched in 2021, is now being piloted throughout July, August and September...
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NHS Addictions Provider Alliance Announces New Co-Vice Chairs
The NHS Addictions Provider Alliance (NHS APA) is delighted to announce that Teresa Wirz and Becky Harris have been appointed as the new...
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An announcement on the NHS APA Virtual Conference
Since 2016, the NHS APA has been proud to host conferences that have created opportunities for people to network, learn and collaborate...
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NHS APA Response to the King’s Speech 2024
On 17 July, King Charles III delivered his second-ever King’s Speech. It marked the 2024 state opening of Parliament. He outlined...
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Alcohol Awareness Week
Alcohol Awareness Week is an annual campaign by Alcohol Change UK, to raise awareness of alcohol consumption in the UK and encourage more...
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Deaths related to alcohol poisoning in England and Wales: 2022 registrations: NHS APA Statement
10,048 deaths from alcohol-specific causes were registered in the UK in 2022, the highest number on record.
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Watch on Demand: Session 8 of the NHS APA Virtual Conference 2023
The closing session of the 2023 conference is presented by Kate Hall and Claire Murdoch CBE, followed by a live Q&A session.
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Watch on Demand: Session 7 of the NHS APA Virtual Conference 2023
Session 7 is hosted by Dr Matt Gaskell and James Grimes, discussing 'gambling related stigma is not an accident.2
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Watch on Demand: Session 6 of the NHS APA Virtual Conference 2023
In session 6, Jo Huey shares her experience of stigma from a family member's perspective.
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Watch on Demand: Session 5 of the NHS APA Virtual Conference 2023
Session 5 is presented by Stuart Green, NHS Service Manager for Aspire.
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Watch on Demand: Session 4 of the NHS APA Virtual Conference 2023
Session 4 is hosted by Lucy Rocca, CEO of Soberistas.
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Watch on Demand: Session 3 of the NHS APA Virtual Conference 2023
In this session we hear from Adam Holland with his talk on 'A Review of Anti-Stigma Campaigns for People Who Use Drugs'.
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Deaths related to drug poisoning in England and Wales: 2022 registrations: NHS APA Statement
4,907 drug-related deaths were registered in 2022, the highest number since records began. The ONS published its annual report on drug...
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Adult Substance Misuse Treatment Statistics 2022-2023
The Adult Substance Misuse Treatment Statistics 2022-2023 Report released on Thursday, showed a slight uptick in adults engaging with...
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Watch on Demand: Session 2 of the NHS APA Virtual Conference 2023
This session was hosted by Dr John Kelly. Watch on demand as he discusses 'Deconstructing Stigma: Addiction, Treatment and Policy'.
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Watch on Demand: Session 1 of the NHS APA Virtual Conference 2023
Welcome to the NHS Addictions Provider Alliance Virtual Conference 2023.
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