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MPFT backs call to pilot new Overdose Prevention Centres nationally.

Our member, Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) has joined a national campaign for the piloting of Overdose Prevention Centres.

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FASD Behaviour Change Campaign #drymester

The effectiveness of a digital marketing campaign in reducing FASD, an article by APA Member Róisín Reynolds.

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How a joined-up approach can transform outcomes for service users in NHS services.

Relationships, collaboration, and engagement are central to effective integrated care services, ensuring that patients living with...

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Online programme provides round the clock addiction recovery support for NHS APA members

NHS Addictions Provider Alliance members have commissioned a technology initiative to boost levels of support for its service users.

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Stockport Pathfinder uses data to make inroads on best practice for Hep C U Later programme

Work undertaken by the Pathfinder Stockport at the Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust drives forward best practice for Hep C Later programme.

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Designing a family support service within a wider treatment service

1 in 3 claim that they have been impacted by the substance misuse of a family member.

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Take 20 to Talk about Mental Health this #WorldMentalHealthDay

NHS APA members, Inclusion, use in-house mental health expertise to support staff during Covid-19 pandemic.

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How the Covid-19 pandemic is fast-tracking the move to digital platforms within addiction services

Social distancing measures mean that digital technology is playing an increasingly vital role in the delivery of treatment.

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Smoking Cessation Support in Manchester’s homeless hotels during COVID-19

GMHSCP’s smoking cessation programme provides support to the city's homeless population to reduce infection risk during Covid-19.

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Volunteering flourishes for Inclusion Recovery Communities

NHS APA member, Inclusion, sees volunteer engagement soar across Hampshire and Isle of Wight.

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Reducing The Spread of Blood Borne Viruses During Covid-19

As part of an innovative initiative during lockdown, staff are utilising a mobile outreach van to deliver needle exchange to service users.

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Moving To A Digital Service During Lockdown - What Have We Learned?

"I can guarantee that we are now seeing people that we’ve never seen before, because of this new digital offer."

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Delivering OST During The COVID-19 Crisis: How to set up a Programme in Your Area

Jon Shorrock and Will Haydock provide advice on setting up a programme in your area.

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Innovative Programme Ensures Service Users Receive OST Prescriptions During Pandemic

Innovative partnership work during the pandemic is a remarkable example of collaboration between service users, carers and organisations.

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Inspiring Change: Greater Manchester’s Alcohol Exposed Pregnancy Programme

Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership have launched an ambitious new programme to prevent children being harmed by alcohol