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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 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 2022 Virtual Conference Guide for Delegates

Here is a useful guide that includes everything you need to know to make the most out of this year's FREE virtual conference.

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Alcohol Awareness Week 2021: Alcohol and Relationships

Alcohol awareness week returns this year from the 15th to the 19th November with a new theme: Alcohol and Relationships.

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Watch on Demand: CLERO - College of Lived Experience Recovery Organisations

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Watch on Demand: Session 10 of the NHS APA Virtual Conference 2021

Our second keynote speaker and Recovery Champion Dr Ed Day addresses the issue of stigma, followed by a live panel.

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Watch on Demand: Session 9 of the NHS APA Virtual Conference 2021

ESUCG members Kim Hager and Niamh Cullen address how we may begin to tackle stigma in policy & commissioning.

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Watch on Demand: Session 8 of the NHS APA Virtual Conference 2021

In this session, we are joined by April Wareham and Gemma Cooke from Working with Everyone, a lived experience organisation.

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Watch on Demand: Hep C U Later at the NHS APA Virtual Conference 2021

In this on-demand video, we are joined by Hep C U Later Elimination Coordinator for the NHS Addiction Provider Alliance, Louise Hansford.

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Watch on Demand: Session 7 of the NHS APA Virtual Conference 2021

In this session, we are joined by speakers from the Citywide Drugs Crisis Campaign an alliance responding to Ireland's drugs crisis.

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Watch on Demand: Session 6 of the NHS APA Virtual Conference 2021

In this session, we are joined by the team from GMMH Homeless Team to discuss stigma.

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Watch on Demand: Session 5 of the NHS APA Virtual Conference 2021

Gord Garner, Vice President of CAPSA Canada presents at this year's conference.

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Watch on Demand: Session 4 of the NHS APA Virtual Conference 2021

A session from representatives of the Inpatient Network: Chair Cathy Lovatt, Dr Derrett Watts, Dr Annie McCloud, Mark Holmes & Stuart Green.

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Watch on Demand: Session 3 of the NHS APA Virtual Conference 2021

In this session, we are joined by members of the Addictions Service User Research Group (SURG): Mel Getty, Paul Lennon, and Jo Neale.

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Watch on Demand: Session 2 of the NHS APA Virtual Conference 2021

In this session, we were joined by Sohan Sohata, Managing Director & Co-founder of BAC-IN CIC, and Chair of the NHS APA, Danny Hames.

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Watch on Demand: Session 1 of the NHS APA Virtual Conference 2021

In this session, we are joined by our Keynote Speaker, Professor Dame Carol Black, followed by a live panel Q&A.

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NHS APA Conference 2021: Download the session slides!

The session slides from the NHS APA Conference 2021 are now available to view and download.

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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.