A Joint Statement for Collective Action Published by DDN Magazine
The NHS APA stand with our fellow organisations in the sector with an urgent mission for political action and improvement in the sector.
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NHS APA 2021 Virtual Conference Guide for Delegates
Read our guide for delegates to ensure your day runs smoothly and get the most out of our second virtual conference.
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BMJ Editorial by Dr Emily Finch: Drug treatment services are broken, says review
NHS APA Vice Chair Dr Emily Finch’s recent editorial discusses the key takeaways from Dame Carol Black’s landmark phase 2 report.
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Dame Carol Black's Independent Review of Drugs - Part Two Report is Welcomed by the NHS APA
The NHS APA supports the much-anticipated second part of the independent report focusing on drug treatment, prevention, and recovery.
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The Black Review: A shared mission for transformational change
A joint statement by Collective Voice, Adfam, the English Substance Use Commissioners Group and the NHS APA
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NHS APA 2021 Conference
This year’s NHS Addictions Provider Alliance Conference will spotlight the problem of stigma.
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Addiction Services: A New Approach is Needed
A new article shows that commissioning of addictions services by cash starved local authorities has been a failed experiment.
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NHS inpatient Units (IPUs) offer incomparable training for medical professions
Inpatient units offer crucial on-the-job experience and training for medical and nursing trainees in the field of addictions.
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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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Blueprint service specification & position papers for Tier 4 inpatient detoxification provision
The NHS APA has produced a position paper and blueprint specification to advise on Tier 4 inpatient detoxification provision.
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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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No light at the end of the bottle...
The latest ONS alcohol mortality statistics paint a grim outlook, but why have we ended up in this situation & what can be done?
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Five ways to keep your #NewHappyHour on track
Here are our tips on keeping your #NewHappyHour on track.
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Dr Ed Day’s optimism for the future of Recovery Systems
Dr Ed Day addresses the importance of building a partnership between professionals and people with lived experience in overcoming addiction.
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The problem in dual diagnosis
We need to look at why individuals living with an addiction and a co-existing mental health disorder easily slip through the system.
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Spending Review 2020 prioritises those impacted by COVID-19
Following the release of the Government's one-year Spending Review, the NHS APA supports the outlined plans for investment in public health.
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Are you worried about a family member’s drinking?
Anyone can develop a dependency on alcohol and it can be very difficult watching someone you care about struggle to control their drinking.
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Nicola Dalton from Achieve: A Service User Story
As part of AAW 2020 Nicola shares her experience of addiction services which in turn led her to volunteer with Achieve, part of GMMH.
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Alcohol Awareness Week 2020: Looking at Alcohol and Mental Health
The theme of this year’s campaign is ‘Alcohol and mental health'.
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Find A New Happy Hour: Manage Your Drinking Habits and Improve Your Mental Wellbeing
Many of us use alcohol as a short term strategy to improve our mood. Here are four ways you can boost your mental health without drinking.
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