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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 the launch of the independent Anti Stigma Network, which will bring organisations and individuals together to share a commitment to ending stigma. Karen then introduced our keynote speaker, Sue Baker OBE, Director of Changing Minds Globally. Sue has worked to destigmatise mental health for over 25 years, including setting up the 'Time For C

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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 Adfam developed in collaboration with Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol & Drugs (SFAD). The toolkit aims to provide guidance on and promote positive, non-stigmatising language around alcohol and drugs in the media. Session Agenda 'The Reporting of Substance: A Media Toolkit' Why was the toolkit produced? Family members - negative experienc

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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 Tackling Gambling Stigma project and how it can help those experiencing gambling addiction, as well as sharing why stigma is unfortunately so prevalent against these people. Stigma stops people feeling able to reach out for help, and as a result can be extremely dangerous, as the case stories featured in Clare's presentation made clear. Sessio

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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. Charlotte spoke about how citizens can work together to support social cohesion and recovery, citing Ghent as an example of an inclusive city and providing delegates with tips and advice on how to create an inclusive city, including identifying gaps, adopting a multi-agency approach, and including people who are in recovery in the development proce

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Watch on Demand: Session 2 of the NHS APA Virtual Conference 2022

About the session In this session, we heard from the Hep C U Later team on how they are tackling stigma. Deanne Burch, Lead for Hep C U Later shares some information on the project, including how they are working towards their goal of micro-eliminating hepatitis C within the drug services in the NHS APA. We then heard from Tony Mullaney, Training & Development Lead, who shared his personal experiences of stigma as someone with lived experience of both addiction and Hep C. Ton

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Watch on Demand: Session 1 of the NHS APA Virtual Conference 2022

About the session Welcome to the NHS Addictions Provider Alliance Virtual Conference 2022. In this session, Danny Hames, NHS APA Chair, opened the conference and introduced our keynote speaker, Roy Lilley, Founder of the Academy of Fabulous Stuff, the only free-to-access repository of best practice in the NHS. We were also joined by our expert panel; Kate Hall - Head of Operations at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Howard King, MD for Specialist Servic

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NHS APA Conference 2022: Download the session slides!

Download the session slides for the NHS APA 2022 conference.