4 minLatest Drug-related Deaths Figures: A Societal CrisisDrug-related deaths have risen for the eighth year in a row according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
2 minBMJ Editorial by Dr Emily Finch: Drug treatment services are broken, says reviewNHS APA Vice Chair Dr Emily Finch’s recent editorial discusses the key takeaways from Dame Carol Black’s landmark phase 2 report.
9 minDame Carol Black's Independent Review of Drugs - Part Two Report is Welcomed by the NHS APAThe NHS APA supports the much-anticipated second part of the independent report focusing on drug treatment, prevention, and recovery.
3 minThe Black Review: A shared mission for transformational changeA joint statement by Collective Voice, Adfam, the English Substance Use Commissioners Group and the NHS APA
7 minNo 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?
2 min£80 million for drug treatment servicesThe Government has announced that drug treatment services in England are to receive an extra £80 million.
3 min2020 end of year message by our Chair, Danny Hames2020 end of year message by our Chair, Danny Hames
4 minDr Ed Day’s optimism for the future of Recovery SystemsDr Ed Day addresses the importance of building a partnership between professionals and people with lived experience in overcoming addiction.
5 minThe problem in dual diagnosis We need to look at why individuals living with an addiction and a co-existing mental health disorder easily slip through the system.
2 minSpending Review 2020 prioritises those impacted by COVID-19Following the release of the Government's one-year Spending Review, the NHS APA supports the outlined plans for investment in public health.
4 minRecord rise in drug deaths in England & Wales highlights urgency to review fundingThe number of drug-related deaths has reached a record-high in England and Wales, as drug treatment services funding continues to decrease.
4 minMatt Zarb-Cousin: How My Gambling Addiction Drew Me Into Activism30 year old Matt Zarb-Cousin is a recovered gambling addict, turned activist, lobbying for reform to gambling legislation.
1 minWatch On Demand: Session 4 of the 2020 NHS APA Virtual ConferencePeter Burkinshaw from Public Health England, expert speaker panel for a live Q&A, and Danny Hames, Chair of NHS APA.
1 minWatch On Demand: Breakout Sessions (Part 2) at the 2020 NHS APA Virtual ConferenceTwo breakout sessions take place simultaneously during the afternoon, both of which are available to watch here.
1 minWatch On Demand: Session 3 of the 2020 NHS APA Virtual ConferenceIn this session we are joined by Kirstie Douse from Release, Ben Parker as well as Professor Colin Drummond with the NHS Inpatient Network.
1 minWatch On Demand: Breakout Sessions (Part 1) at the 2020 NHS APA Virtual ConferenceThree breakout sessions take place simultaneously during the morning, all of which are available to watch here.
1 minWatch On Demand: Session 2 of the 2020 NHS APA Virtual ConferenceIn this session we will be joined by expert speakers Hardyal Dhindsa, Nicola Dalton and Professor David Best.
1 minWatch On Demand: Session 1 of the 2020 NHS APA Virtual ConferenceWatch Session 1 featuring Danny Hames, Dr Ed Day and Matthew Gaskell.
1 minCentral and North West London NHS Foundation Trust on the evolution of the allianceWatch Claire Murdoch explain what the evolution means to them as alliance members.
1 minGreater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust on the evolution of the allianceWatch Dr Chris Daly explain what the evolution means to Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust as a Member of the alliance.