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World Hepatitis Day: Hep Can’t Wait!
Every year, the World Hepatitis Day campaign raises awareness of hepatitis. This year's theme is 'Hep Can't Wait!'.
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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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FASD Behaviour Change Campaign #drymester
The effectiveness of a digital marketing campaign in reducing FASD, an article by APA Member Róisín Reynolds.
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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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How a joined-up approach can transform outcomes for service users in NHS services.
Relationships, collaboration, and engagement are central to effective integrated care services, ensuring that patients living with...
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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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Online programme provides round the clock addiction recovery support for NHS APA members
NHS Addictions Provider Alliance members have commissioned a technology initiative to boost levels of support for its service users.
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Pushing the buttons to treat gaming disorders
The first NHS clinic to treat children & young adults who are addicted to gaming.
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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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£80 million for drug treatment services
The Government has announced that drug treatment services in England are to receive an extra £80 million.
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Now Hiring: Bid/Proposal Manager for Inclusion
Our members Inclusion, part of the Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) are recruiting a Bid/Proposal Manager to join their team
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2020 end of year message by our Chair, Danny Hames
2020 end of year message by our Chair, Danny Hames
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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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