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

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

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

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'.

This session was hosted by Dr John Kelly. Watch on demand as he discusses 'Deconstructing Stigma: Addiction, Treatment and Policy'.

Welcome to the NHS Addictions Provider Alliance Virtual Conference 2023.

We are delighted to announce that the programme for the NHS APA Conference 2023; "Living the Stigma: Understanding Addiction and...

After the success of last year’s conference, we’re looking forward to hosting our fourth virtual conference on Tuesday 28th of November...

This year’s theme for International Overdose Awareness Day is ‘Recognising those people who go unseen’.

Learn more about the NHS APA Conference 2023.

We're delighted to announce that Peter Keeling has recently been appointed in the new and exciting role of our Policy & Development Manager.