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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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The problem in dual diagnosis
We need to look at why individuals living with an addiction and a co-existing mental health disorder easily slip through the system.
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Spending Review 2020 prioritises those impacted by COVID-19
Following the release of the Government's one-year Spending Review, the NHS APA supports the outlined plans for investment in public health.
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Gambling Health Alliance calls for paid-for loot boxes to be classed as gambling
A survey conducted by the GHA found that 75 percent of young gamers believe buying a loot box is bad for their health.
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Record rise in drug deaths in England & Wales highlights urgency to review funding
The number of drug-related deaths has reached a record-high in England and Wales, as drug treatment services funding continues to decrease.
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Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust on the evolution of the alliance
Watch Claire Murdoch explain what the evolution means to them as alliance members.
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Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust on the evolution of the alliance
Watch Dr Chris Daly explain what the evolution means to Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust as a Member of the alliance.
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Why we have evolved.
Over the last four years, the alliance has grown, has developed, and has changed. Now, it is has evolved. Watch our Chair explain more.
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Neil Carr OBE supports the evolution of NHS APA.
Watch Neil Carr OBE, Chief Executive of Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust, explain what the evolution means to them.
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We Have Evolved
New name. New aims. New Potential. We are the NHS Addictions Provider Alliance.
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NHS APA response to the announcement of the National Institute for Health Protection
"In whatever form this takes, we would advocate for the maintenance of this specialist expertise in service of addictions..."
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We are Evolving
Over the last four years, the NHS Substance Misuse Provider Alliance has grown, has developed and has changed. Next, it is going to evolve.
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Hardyal Dhindsa: 'A Police and Crime Commissioners perspective of Covid-19' at our Annual Conference
At our virtual Annual Conference, Hardyal Dhindsa will be talking about his perspective on Covid-19 as an opportunity to recover.
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