New Chair of the NHS Inpatient Network (IPN): Cathy Lovatt
Cathy Lovatt has recently been appointed as the new Chair of the NHS Inpatient Network (IPN), taking over from Jon Shorrock.
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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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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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#KeepTheFewNHSIPUs campaign – our impact so far
Here is a summary of the #KeepTheFewNHSIPUs campaign's impact so far.
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What makes an NHS Inpatient Detox Unit (IPU) unique?
NHS IPUs are fundamentally different to all other detox and rehabilitation services in England and help the most complex patients.
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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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Staying Alive: Reviving The NHS Inpatient Detox Provision
Members of the NHS Inpatient Network continue to call for urgent action to save the last remaining NHS IPUs in England.
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NHS Inpatient Detox Units Face Closure Without Urgent Funding Reform
The five remaining NHS inpatient detox units (IPUs) in England could permanently close without urgent changes to the way they are funded.
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NHS Inpatient Units: A Service User Story
Patryk, a service user, describes his story of recovery and why he believes it is essential that we #KeepTheFewNHSIPUs
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#KeepTheFewNHSIPUs Messages of Support
Read messages of support for the #KeepTheFewNHSIPUs and pledge your support for the campaign.
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Download: Presenter slides from the 2020 NHS APA Virtual Conference
Download presenter slides from the virtual conference.
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Watch On Demand: Session 3 of the 2020 NHS APA Virtual Conference
In this session we are joined by Kirstie Douse from Release, Ben Parker as well as Professor Colin Drummond with the NHS Inpatient Network.
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A RADAR model within NHS Inpatient Detox Units
The RADAR model developed by Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust showcases the innovative services NHS IPUs provide.
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The Challenges Faced by NHS Inpatient Detox Units
The future of the 5 remaining NHS Inpatient Detox Units remains critically uncertain.
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What are NHS Inpatient Units and how do they differ to other detoxification services in England?
The survival of NHS IPUs is a matter of life or death for service users and their loved ones yet their very existance is under threat.
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