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NHS APA Virtual Conference 2023: Programme Now Available!

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

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NHS APA welcomes consultation on the proposed gambling levy

On the 17th of October 2023, the Government announced the consultation for the proposed introduction of a new levy on gambling operators...

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Registrations now open: The NHS APA Conference 2023

Learn more about the NHS APA Conference 2023.

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Watch on Demand: Session 4 of the NHS APA Virtual Conference 2022

About the session This session was hosted by Clare Wyllie, Researcher at Tackling Gambling Stigma. Clare spoke to delegates about the...

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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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Download: Presenter slides from the 2020 NHS APA Virtual Conference

Download presenter slides from the virtual conference.

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Watch On Demand: Session 4 of the 2020 NHS APA Virtual Conference

Peter Burkinshaw from Public Health England, expert speaker panel for a live Q&A, and Danny Hames, Chair of NHS APA.

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Watch On Demand: Breakout Sessions (Part 2) at the 2020 NHS APA Virtual Conference

Two breakout sessions take place simultaneously during the afternoon, both of which are available to watch here.

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Watch On Demand: Session 1 of the 2020 NHS APA Virtual Conference

Watch Session 1 featuring Danny Hames, Dr Ed Day and Matthew Gaskell.