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We are delighted to announce that the programme for the NHS APA Conference 2025; " Breaking Barriers: How stigma undermines support and connection - and what we can do about it ", is now available for download! We're looking forward to hearing our excellent speaker lineup, including our keynote speakers Professor Henrietta Bowden-Jones OBE and Mel Ball, discuss this important topic. On the day, you can follow #APAConf25 across our social media channels, for all the highlights

We are delighted to announce that the programme for the NHS APA Conference 2023; "Living the Stigma: Understanding Addiction and...

On the 17th of October 2023, the Government announced the consultation for the proposed introduction of a new levy on gambling operators...

Learn more about the NHS APA Conference 2023.

About the session This session was hosted by Clare Wyllie, Researcher at Tackling Gambling Stigma. Clare spoke to delegates about the...

Following the release of the Government's one-year Spending Review, the NHS APA supports the outlined plans for investment in public health.

A survey conducted by the GHA found that 75 percent of young gamers believe buying a loot box is bad for their health.

Download presenter slides from the virtual conference.

Peter Burkinshaw from Public Health England, expert speaker panel for a live Q&A, and Danny Hames, Chair of NHS APA.

Two breakout sessions take place simultaneously during the afternoon, both of which are available to watch here.

Watch Session 1 featuring Danny Hames, Dr Ed Day and Matthew Gaskell.