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NHS APA IPD Network Statement on the Potential Closure of the Bristol Acer Unit
The APA’s Inpatient Detox Network is extremely concerned by reports of the potential closure of the Acer IP unit in Bristol.
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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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MPFT backs call to pilot new Overdose Prevention Centres nationally.
Our member, Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) has joined a national campaign for the piloting of Overdose Prevention Centres.
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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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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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Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Launch Programme to Test, Treat and Cure Hep C
Our member, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH) have announced the launch of a programme to help tackle Hep C.
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World Hepatitis Day: Hep Can’t Wait!
Every year, the World Hepatitis Day campaign raises awareness of hepatitis. This year's theme is 'Hep Can't Wait!'.
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BMJ Editorial by Dr Emily Finch: Drug treatment services are broken, says review
NHS APA Vice Chair Dr Emily Finch’s recent editorial discusses the key takeaways from Dame Carol Black’s landmark phase 2 report.
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Dame Carol Black's Independent Review of Drugs - Part Two Report is Welcomed by the NHS APA
The NHS APA supports the much-anticipated second part of the independent report focusing on drug treatment, prevention, and recovery.
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The Black Review: A shared mission for transformational change
A joint statement by Collective Voice, Adfam, the English Substance Use Commissioners Group and the NHS APA
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FASD Behaviour Change Campaign #drymester
The effectiveness of a digital marketing campaign in reducing FASD, an article by APA Member RóisÃn Reynolds.
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Addiction Services: A New Approach is Needed
A new article shows that commissioning of addictions services by cash starved local authorities has been a failed experiment.
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Blueprint service specification & position papers for Tier 4 inpatient detoxification provision
The NHS APA has produced a position paper and blueprint specification to advise on Tier 4 inpatient detoxification provision.
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Online programme provides round the clock addiction recovery support for NHS APA members
NHS Addictions Provider Alliance members have commissioned a technology initiative to boost levels of support for its service users.
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Pushing the buttons to treat gaming disorders
The first NHS clinic to treat children & young adults who are addicted to gaming.
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No light at the end of the bottle...
The latest ONS alcohol mortality statistics paint a grim outlook, but why have we ended up in this situation & what can be done?
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£80 million for drug treatment services
The Government has announced that drug treatment services in England are to receive an extra £80 million.
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Now Hiring: Bid/Proposal Manager for Inclusion
Our members Inclusion, part of the Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) are recruiting a Bid/Proposal Manager to join their team
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2020 end of year message by our Chair, Danny Hames
2020 end of year message by our Chair, Danny Hames
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Ben Parker: A Service User Story
Former service user, and now a peer mentor, Ben Parker shares his story of drug addiction and recovery.
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