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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The number of drug-related deaths has reached a record-high in England and Wales, as drug treatment services funding continues to decrease.

Download presenter slides from the virtual conference.

Watch Claire Murdoch explain what the evolution means to them as alliance members.

Watch Dr Chris Daly explain what the evolution means to Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust as a Member of the alliance.