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New name. New aims. New Potential. We are the NHS Addictions Provider Alliance.

"In whatever form this takes, we would advocate for the maintenance of this specialist expertise in service of addictions..."

Dr Day will address the importance of building a partnership between professionals and people with lived experience in overcoming addiction.

The RADAR model developed by Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust showcases the innovative services NHS IPUs provide.

Providers across Dorset formed an innovative cross-provider partnership that is enabling the Dorset HCV Elimination Project to continue.

GMHSCP’s smoking cessation programme provides support to the city's homeless population to reduce infection risk during Covid-19.

Over the last four years, the NHS Substance Misuse Provider Alliance has grown, has developed and has changed. Next, it is going to evolve.

At our virtual Annual Conference, Hardyal Dhindsa will be talking about his perspective on Covid-19 as an opportunity to recover.

How do we incorporate the lessons learned from the changes to supervised dispensary during the pandemic?

The future of the 5 remaining NHS Inpatient Detox Units remains critically uncertain.

The NHS APA #NewHappyHour campaign has been shared nationally, providing tips and advice for people managing their alcohol intake during the

The role of the Consultant Addiction Psychiatrist is uniquely commissioned in the NHS and is an indisputable asset.

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.

NHS APA member, Inclusion, sees volunteer engagement soar across Hampshire and Isle of Wight.

As part of an innovative initiative during lockdown, staff are utilising a mobile outreach van to deliver needle exchange to service users.

"I can guarantee that we are now seeing people that we’ve never seen before, because of this new digital offer."

Entering a new phase of Covid-19, NHS APA asks: Should Overdose Prevention Centres be considered as a harm reduction approach in England?

To help people who are struggling during lockdown, we have created a harm reduction guide for self-reducing alcohol intake at home.

If you would like to show your support for our Find A New Happy Hour campaign, please download and share these resources.

Jon Shorrock and Will Haydock provide advice on setting up a programme in your area.