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NHS APA Conference 2023: Download the session slides!

You can now download the slides for each session of our 2023 programme by clicking on the links below.

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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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£267 million for drug and alcohol treatment services

Local Authorities across England will be allocated almost £267 million next year to improve drug and alcohol treatment and recovery systems.

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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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We’re Not Waiting: Supporting World Hepatitis Day 2023

2023’s campaign theme, We’re Not Waiting, celebrates professionals and organisations who support the worldwide hepatitis elimination mission

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Registrations now open: The NHS APA Conference 2023

Learn more about the NHS APA Conference 2023.

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New Policy & Development Manager: Peter Keeling

We're delighted to announce that Peter Keeling has recently been appointed in the new and exciting role of our Policy & Development Manager.

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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).

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HSJ Award Winners: Hep C U Later!

Congratulations to Hep C U Later for winning the HSJ award for the Best Healthcare Analytics Project at the HSJ Awards!

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Now Hiring: Policy and Development Manager for the NHS APA

We are recruiting a brand new Policy and Development Manager to join our team.

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Adult Substance Misuse Treatment Statistics 2021 to 2022.

Among the figures released in the Adult Substance Misuse Treatment Statistics 2021-2022 Report on Thursday, there were some encouraging...

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New Vice-Chair of the NHS APA: Kate Hall

We're delighted to announce that Kate Hall has recently been appointed as the new Vice-Chair of the NHS APA, taking over from Dr Emily Finch

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Watch on Demand: Session 8 of the NHS APA Virtual Conference 2022

About the session During the closing session of #APAconf22, Danny Hames, NHS APA Chair and Karen Biggs, CEO of Phoenix Futures, announced...

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Watch on Demand: Session 7 of the NHS APA Virtual Conference 2022

Session 7 is titled 'The impact of stigma and trauma on people who use drugs'.

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Watch on Demand: Session 6 of the NHS APA Virtual Conference 2022

Session 6 is hosted by Colleen Lally and Natalie Needham from Recovery Wellness Collective CIC.

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Watch on Demand: Session 5 of the NHS APA Virtual Conference 2022

About the session In this session, we heard from Rob Stebbings of Adfam. Rob spoke about the Reporting of Substance Media Toolkit that...

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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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Watch on Demand: Session 3 of the NHS APA Virtual Conference 2022

About the session In this session, we heard from Charlotte Colman, Professor of Drug Policy & Criminal Policy. Ghent, University....