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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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An announcement on the NHS APA Virtual Conference

Since 2016, the NHS APA has been proud to host conferences that have created opportunities for people to network, learn and collaborate...

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NHS APA Response to the King’s Speech 2024

On 17 July, King Charles III delivered his second-ever King’s Speech. It marked the 2024 state opening of Parliament. He outlined...

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

10,048 deaths from alcohol-specific causes were registered in the UK in 2022, the highest number on record.

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Watch on Demand: Session 8 of the NHS APA Virtual Conference 2023

The closing session of the 2023 conference is presented by Kate Hall and Claire Murdoch CBE, followed by a live Q&A session.

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Watch on Demand: Session 7 of the NHS APA Virtual Conference 2023

Session 7 is hosted by Dr Matt Gaskell and James Grimes, discussing 'gambling related stigma is not an accident.2

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Watch on Demand: Session 6 of the NHS APA Virtual Conference 2023

In session 6, Jo Huey shares her experience of stigma from a family member's perspective.

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Watch on Demand: Session 5 of the NHS APA Virtual Conference 2023

Session 5 is presented by Stuart Green, NHS Service Manager for Aspire.

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Watch on Demand: Session 4 of the NHS APA Virtual Conference 2023

Session 4 is hosted by Lucy Rocca, CEO of Soberistas.

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Watch on Demand: Session 3 of the NHS APA Virtual Conference 2023

In this session we hear from Adam Holland with his talk on 'A Review of Anti-Stigma Campaigns for People Who Use Drugs'.

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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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Adult Substance Misuse Treatment Statistics 2022-2023

The Adult Substance Misuse Treatment Statistics 2022-2023 Report released on Thursday, showed a slight uptick in adults engaging with...

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Watch on Demand: Session 2 of the NHS APA Virtual Conference 2023

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

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Watch on Demand: Session 1 of the NHS APA Virtual Conference 2023

Welcome to the NHS Addictions Provider Alliance Virtual Conference 2023.

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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 2023 Virtual Conference Guide for Delegates

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

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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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#IOAD23 : Recognising those people who go unseen

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

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Registrations now open: The NHS APA Conference 2023

Learn more about the NHS APA Conference 2023.

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Launched today: The Anti-Stigma Network

We are delighted to be a founding member of The Anti-Stigma Network, which was launched today (10th May 2023).