Record rise in drug deaths in England & Wales highlights urgency to review funding
The number of drug-related deaths has reached a record-high in England and Wales, as drug treatment services funding continues to decrease.
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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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Matt Zarb-Cousin: How My Gambling Addiction Drew Me Into Activism
30 year old Matt Zarb-Cousin is a recovered gambling addict, turned activist, lobbying for reform to gambling legislation.
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Take 20 to Talk about Mental Health this #WorldMentalHealthDay
NHS APA members, Inclusion, use in-house mental health expertise to support staff during Covid-19 pandemic.
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How the Covid-19 pandemic is fast-tracking the move to digital platforms within addiction services
Social distancing measures mean that digital technology is playing an increasingly vital role in the delivery of treatment.
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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 4 of the 2020 NHS APA Virtual Conference
Peter Burkinshaw from Public Health England, expert speaker panel for a live Q&A, and Danny Hames, Chair of NHS APA.
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Watch On Demand: Breakout Sessions (Part 2) at the 2020 NHS APA Virtual Conference
Two breakout sessions take place simultaneously during the afternoon, both of which are available to watch here.
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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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Watch On Demand: Breakout Sessions (Part 1) at the 2020 NHS APA Virtual Conference
Three breakout sessions take place simultaneously during the morning, all of which are available to watch here.
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Watch On Demand: Session 2 of the 2020 NHS APA Virtual Conference
In this session we will be joined by expert speakers Hardyal Dhindsa, Nicola Dalton and Professor David Best.
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Watch On Demand: Session 1 of the 2020 NHS APA Virtual Conference
Watch Session 1 featuring Danny Hames, Dr Ed Day and Matthew Gaskell.
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NHS APA 2020 Virtual Conference: a useful guide for delegates
Here is a useful guide for how to make the most out of the day's events.
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Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust on the evolution of the alliance
Watch Claire Murdoch explain what the evolution means to them as alliance members.
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Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust on the evolution of the alliance
Watch Dr Chris Daly explain what the evolution means to Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust as a Member of the alliance.
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Why we have evolved.
Over the last four years, the alliance has grown, has developed, and has changed. Now, it is has evolved. Watch our Chair explain more.
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Neil Carr OBE supports the evolution of NHS APA.
Watch Neil Carr OBE, Chief Executive of Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust, explain what the evolution means to them.
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We Have Evolved
New name. New aims. New Potential. We are the NHS Addictions Provider Alliance.
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