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Watch on Demand: Session 10 of the NHS APA Virtual Conference 2021

Our second keynote speaker and Recovery Champion Dr Ed Day addresses the issue of stigma, followed by a live panel.

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Watch on Demand: Session 9 of the NHS APA Virtual Conference 2021

ESUCG members Kim Hager and Niamh Cullen address how we may begin to tackle stigma in policy & commissioning.

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Watch on Demand: Session 8 of the NHS APA Virtual Conference 2021

In this session, we are joined by April Wareham and Gemma Cooke from Working with Everyone, a lived experience organisation.

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Watch on Demand: Hep C U Later at the NHS APA Virtual Conference 2021

In this on-demand video, we are joined by Hep C U Later Elimination Coordinator for the NHS Addiction Provider Alliance, Louise Hansford.

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Watch on Demand: Session 7 of the NHS APA Virtual Conference 2021

In this session, we are joined by speakers from the Citywide Drugs Crisis Campaign an alliance responding to Ireland's drugs crisis.

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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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Watch on Demand: Session 6 of the NHS APA Virtual Conference 2021

In this session, we are joined by the team from GMMH Homeless Team to discuss stigma.

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Watch on Demand: Session 5 of the NHS APA Virtual Conference 2021

Gord Garner, Vice President of CAPSA Canada presents at this year's conference.

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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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Watch on Demand: Session 3 of the NHS APA Virtual Conference 2021

In this session, we are joined by members of the Addictions Service User Research Group (SURG): Mel Getty, Paul Lennon, and Jo Neale.

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Watch on Demand: Session 2 of the NHS APA Virtual Conference 2021

In this session, we were joined by Sohan Sohata, Managing Director & Co-founder of BAC-IN CIC, and Chair of the NHS APA, Danny Hames.

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Watch on Demand: Session 1 of the NHS APA Virtual Conference 2021

In this session, we are joined by our Keynote Speaker, Professor Dame Carol Black, followed by a live panel Q&A.

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NHS APA Conference 2021: Download the session slides!

The session slides from the NHS APA Conference 2021 are now available to view and download.

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NHS APA Virtual Conference 2021: Programme Now Available!

We are delighted to announce that the programme for the NHS APA Conference 2021 is now available to download.

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NHS APA 2021 Virtual Conference Guide for Delegates

Read our guide for delegates to ensure your day runs smoothly and get the most out of our second virtual conference.

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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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NHS APA 2021 Conference

This year’s NHS Addictions Provider Alliance Conference will spotlight the problem of stigma.

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Coronavirus: A Time to Bring Down Organisational Barriers

A statement from our Chair, Danny Hames.