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Welcome to the NHS Addictions Provider Alliance Virtual Conference 2023.

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

After the success of last year’s conference, we’re looking forward to hosting our fourth virtual conference on Tuesday 28th of November...

This year’s theme for International Overdose Awareness Day is ‘Recognising those people who go unseen’.

Learn more about the NHS APA Conference 2023.

We're delighted to announce that Peter Keeling has recently been appointed in the new and exciting role of our Policy & Development Manager.

We are delighted to be a founding member of The Anti-Stigma Network, which was launched today (10th May 2023).

We're delighted to announce that Kate Hall has recently been appointed as the new Vice-Chair of the NHS APA, taking over from Dr Emily Finch

About the session During the closing session of #APAconf22, Danny Hames, NHS APA Chair and Karen Biggs, CEO of Phoenix Futures, announced...

Session 7 is titled 'The impact of stigma and trauma on people who use drugs'.

Session 6 is hosted by Colleen Lally and Natalie Needham from Recovery Wellness Collective CIC.

About the session In this session, we heard from Rob Stebbings of Adfam. Rob spoke about the Reporting of Substance Media Toolkit that...

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

About the session In this session, we heard from Charlotte Colman, Professor of Drug Policy & Criminal Policy. Ghent, University....

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...

About the session Welcome to the NHS Addictions Provider Alliance Virtual Conference 2022. In this session, Danny Hames, NHS APA Chair,...

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

International Overdose Awareness Day is the world’s largest annual campaign striving to stop drug-related overdose and the stigma around it.

Our member, Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) has joined a national campaign for the piloting of Overdose Prevention Centres.

So that you can spread the message of #StigmaKills, we have created a host of assets available for you to download to show your support.