blogs and news

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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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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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NHS APA Virtual Conference 2021: Programme Now Available!

We are delighted to announce that the programme for the NHS APA Conference 2021 is now available to download.

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Latest Drug-related Deaths Figures: A Societal Crisis

Drug-related deaths have risen for the eighth year in a row according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

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Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Launch Programme to Test, Treat and Cure Hep C

Our member, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH) have announced the launch of a programme to help tackle Hep C.

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World Hepatitis Day: Hep Can’t Wait!

Every year, the World Hepatitis Day campaign raises awareness of hepatitis. This year's theme is 'Hep Can't Wait!'.

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BMJ Editorial by Dr Emily Finch: Drug treatment services are broken, says review

NHS APA Vice Chair Dr Emily Finch’s recent editorial discusses the key takeaways from Dame Carol Black’s landmark phase 2 report.

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Dame Carol Black's Independent Review of Drugs - Part Two Report is Welcomed by the NHS APA

The NHS APA supports the much-anticipated second part of the independent report focusing on drug treatment, prevention, and recovery.

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The Black Review: A shared mission for transformational change

A joint statement by Collective Voice, Adfam, the English Substance Use Commissioners Group and the NHS APA

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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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Addiction Services: A New Approach is Needed

A new article shows that commissioning of addictions services by cash starved local authorities has been a failed experiment.

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Blueprint service specification & position papers for Tier 4 inpatient detoxification provision

The NHS APA has produced a position paper and blueprint specification to advise on Tier 4 inpatient detoxification provision.

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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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Pushing the buttons to treat gaming disorders

The first NHS clinic to treat children & young adults who are addicted to gaming.

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No light at the end of the bottle...

The latest ONS alcohol mortality statistics paint a grim outlook, but why have we ended up in this situation & what can be done?

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£80 million for drug treatment services

The Government has announced that drug treatment services in England are to receive an extra £80 million.

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Now Hiring: Bid/Proposal Manager for Inclusion

Our members Inclusion, part of the Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) are recruiting a Bid/Proposal Manager to join their team

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2020 end of year message by our Chair, Danny Hames

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Ben Parker: A Service User Story

Former service user, and now a peer mentor, Ben Parker shares his story of drug addiction and recovery.

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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.