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Deaths related to drug poisoning in England and Wales: 2023 registrations: NHS APA Statement

5,448 drug-related deaths were registered in 2023, the highest number since records began. The ONS published its annual report on drug...

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Deaths related to drug poisoning in England and Wales: 2022 registrations: NHS APA Statement

4,907 drug-related deaths were registered in 2022, the highest number since records began. The ONS published its annual report on drug...

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Drug-related deaths 2021: The time to act is now.

The drug-related deaths recorded in 2021 have increased by 6.2% since 2020, making this the highest number since comparable records began.

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2021 Spending Review: The NHS APA calls for a renewed focus and investment in the addictions sector.

The spending review further highlights the need for investment in the sector and the implementation of Dame Carol Black's recommendations.

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New Chair of the NHS Inpatient Network (IPN): Cathy Lovatt

Cathy Lovatt has recently been appointed as the new Chair of the NHS Inpatient Network (IPN), taking over from Jon Shorrock.

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Watch on Demand: Session 4 of the NHS APA Virtual Conference 2021

A session from representatives of the Inpatient Network: Chair Cathy Lovatt, Dr Derrett Watts, Dr Annie McCloud, Mark Holmes & Stuart Green.

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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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Staying Alive: Reviving The NHS Inpatient Detox Provision

Members of the NHS Inpatient Network continue to call for urgent action to save the last remaining NHS IPUs in England.

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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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Download: Presenter slides from the 2020 NHS APA Virtual Conference

Download presenter slides from the virtual conference.

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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.