blogs and news

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Take 20 to Talk about Mental Health this #WorldMentalHealthDay

NHS APA members, Inclusion, use in-house mental health expertise to support staff during Covid-19 pandemic.

3 min

How the Covid-19 pandemic is fast-tracking the move to digital platforms within addiction services

Social distancing measures mean that digital technology is playing an increasingly vital role in the delivery of treatment.

4 min

Smoking Cessation Support in Manchester’s homeless hotels during COVID-19

GMHSCP’s smoking cessation programme provides support to the city's homeless population to reduce infection risk during Covid-19.

3 min

Reducing The Spread of Blood Borne Viruses During Covid-19

As part of an innovative initiative during lockdown, staff are utilising a mobile outreach van to deliver needle exchange to service users.

3 min

Volunteering flourishes for Inclusion Recovery Communities

NHS APA member, Inclusion, sees volunteer engagement soar across Hampshire and Isle of Wight.

5 min

Moving To A Digital Service During Lockdown - What Have We Learned?

"I can guarantee that we are now seeing people that we’ve never seen before, because of this new digital offer."

2 min

Delivering OST During The COVID-19 Crisis: How to set up a Programme in Your Area

Jon Shorrock and Will Haydock provide advice on setting up a programme in your area.

4 min

Innovative Programme Ensures Service Users Receive OST Prescriptions During Pandemic

Innovative partnership work during the pandemic is a remarkable example of collaboration between service users, carers and organisations.

2 min

Inspiring Change: Greater Manchester’s Alcohol Exposed Pregnancy Programme

Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership have launched an ambitious new programme to prevent children being harmed by alcohol

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