NHS Addictions Provider Alliance
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Have you taken the Stigma Kills pledge?
The pledge is a way to show support for stigma-free, compassionate care, and to share why this work matters to you.
With consent, comments help shape future campaign learning and messaging.
Take the pledge here:
👉 zurl.co/Wt7uz
The pledge is a way to show support for stigma-free, compassionate care, and to share why this work matters to you.
With consent, comments help shape future campaign learning and messaging.
Take the pledge here:
👉 zurl.co/Wt7uz
January 6, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Have you taken the Stigma Kills pledge?
The pledge is a way to show support for stigma-free, compassionate care, and to share why this work matters to you.
With consent, comments help shape future campaign learning and messaging.
Take the pledge here:
👉 zurl.co/Wt7uz
The pledge is a way to show support for stigma-free, compassionate care, and to share why this work matters to you.
With consent, comments help shape future campaign learning and messaging.
Take the pledge here:
👉 zurl.co/Wt7uz
“No wrong door” matters most when needs are complex.
People with co-occurring conditions are often told they’re in the wrong place, rather than being supported collaboratively.
Our ongoing work continues to share learning on how services can work together. Learn more: zurl.co/1bAUi
People with co-occurring conditions are often told they’re in the wrong place, rather than being supported collaboratively.
Our ongoing work continues to share learning on how services can work together. Learn more: zurl.co/1bAUi
January 3, 2026 at 10:50 AM
“No wrong door” matters most when needs are complex.
People with co-occurring conditions are often told they’re in the wrong place, rather than being supported collaboratively.
Our ongoing work continues to share learning on how services can work together. Learn more: zurl.co/1bAUi
People with co-occurring conditions are often told they’re in the wrong place, rather than being supported collaboratively.
Our ongoing work continues to share learning on how services can work together. Learn more: zurl.co/1bAUi
Help us understand what’s making a difference.
Each NHS APA campaign includes a short feedback survey to help us understand how resources are being used and whether they’re influencing practice.
Survey links are available on each campaign page: zurl.co/MC9W3
Each NHS APA campaign includes a short feedback survey to help us understand how resources are being used and whether they’re influencing practice.
Survey links are available on each campaign page: zurl.co/MC9W3
December 29, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Help us understand what’s making a difference.
Each NHS APA campaign includes a short feedback survey to help us understand how resources are being used and whether they’re influencing practice.
Survey links are available on each campaign page: zurl.co/MC9W3
Each NHS APA campaign includes a short feedback survey to help us understand how resources are being used and whether they’re influencing practice.
Survey links are available on each campaign page: zurl.co/MC9W3
Looking for resources to support stigma-free conversations about alcohol harms?
Our supporter pack includes ready-to-use materials to help teams share consistent, compassionate messages.
Download the supporter pack here: zurl.co/BwMdQ
Our supporter pack includes ready-to-use materials to help teams share consistent, compassionate messages.
Download the supporter pack here: zurl.co/BwMdQ
December 29, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Looking for resources to support stigma-free conversations about alcohol harms?
Our supporter pack includes ready-to-use materials to help teams share consistent, compassionate messages.
Download the supporter pack here: zurl.co/BwMdQ
Our supporter pack includes ready-to-use materials to help teams share consistent, compassionate messages.
Download the supporter pack here: zurl.co/BwMdQ
For many people, mental health and addiction are not separate.
When support isn’t joined up, people can be left navigating complex systems alone.
Our work on co-occurring conditions focuses on stigma, connection and the importance of joined-up, trauma-informed responses: zurl.co/dDvhG
When support isn’t joined up, people can be left navigating complex systems alone.
Our work on co-occurring conditions focuses on stigma, connection and the importance of joined-up, trauma-informed responses: zurl.co/dDvhG
December 26, 2025 at 1:48 PM
For many people, mental health and addiction are not separate.
When support isn’t joined up, people can be left navigating complex systems alone.
Our work on co-occurring conditions focuses on stigma, connection and the importance of joined-up, trauma-informed responses: zurl.co/dDvhG
When support isn’t joined up, people can be left navigating complex systems alone.
Our work on co-occurring conditions focuses on stigma, connection and the importance of joined-up, trauma-informed responses: zurl.co/dDvhG
The language we use, assumptions we make, and our attitudes towards people experiencing addiction all affect whether someone feels safe enough to seek help.
This festive season, choose compassion and understanding over judgement and shame.
#StigmaKills zurl.co/aiWKo
This festive season, choose compassion and understanding over judgement and shame.
#StigmaKills zurl.co/aiWKo
December 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The language we use, assumptions we make, and our attitudes towards people experiencing addiction all affect whether someone feels safe enough to seek help.
This festive season, choose compassion and understanding over judgement and shame.
#StigmaKills zurl.co/aiWKo
This festive season, choose compassion and understanding over judgement and shame.
#StigmaKills zurl.co/aiWKo
Reducing alcohol-related harm isn’t just about individual behaviour.
It’s also about systems, environments and attitudes, and whether people feel safe, believed and supported when they seek help.
Our Alcohol Harms campaign continues to explore how services can respond differently: zurl.co/fQedC
It’s also about systems, environments and attitudes, and whether people feel safe, believed and supported when they seek help.
Our Alcohol Harms campaign continues to explore how services can respond differently: zurl.co/fQedC
December 23, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Reducing alcohol-related harm isn’t just about individual behaviour.
It’s also about systems, environments and attitudes, and whether people feel safe, believed and supported when they seek help.
Our Alcohol Harms campaign continues to explore how services can respond differently: zurl.co/fQedC
It’s also about systems, environments and attitudes, and whether people feel safe, believed and supported when they seek help.
Our Alcohol Harms campaign continues to explore how services can respond differently: zurl.co/fQedC
The festive season can amplify existing challenges, especially for people experiencing addiction alongside co-occurring mental health.
A simple check-in, without judgement, can make a real difference this festive season.
Learn more about our co-occurring conditions campaign: zurl.co/C0Io7
A simple check-in, without judgement, can make a real difference this festive season.
Learn more about our co-occurring conditions campaign: zurl.co/C0Io7
December 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The festive season can amplify existing challenges, especially for people experiencing addiction alongside co-occurring mental health.
A simple check-in, without judgement, can make a real difference this festive season.
Learn more about our co-occurring conditions campaign: zurl.co/C0Io7
A simple check-in, without judgement, can make a real difference this festive season.
Learn more about our co-occurring conditions campaign: zurl.co/C0Io7
This Christmas, #StigmaKills is about challenging judgement and making space for understanding, honesty and support for people experiencing addiction to alcohol.
Learn more about our Stigma Kills Alcohol Harms campaign here: zurl.co/50fhw
Learn more about our Stigma Kills Alcohol Harms campaign here: zurl.co/50fhw
December 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
This Christmas, #StigmaKills is about challenging judgement and making space for understanding, honesty and support for people experiencing addiction to alcohol.
Learn more about our Stigma Kills Alcohol Harms campaign here: zurl.co/50fhw
Learn more about our Stigma Kills Alcohol Harms campaign here: zurl.co/50fhw
Session 2 watch back now available.
Mark Prest, Founder of Portraits of Recovery, explores how stigma shapes narratives around addiction and how art and storytelling can challenge stereotypes and restore dignity.
▶️ Watch Session 2 on demand: zurl.co/NMEWL
Mark Prest, Founder of Portraits of Recovery, explores how stigma shapes narratives around addiction and how art and storytelling can challenge stereotypes and restore dignity.
▶️ Watch Session 2 on demand: zurl.co/NMEWL
December 19, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Session 2 watch back now available.
Mark Prest, Founder of Portraits of Recovery, explores how stigma shapes narratives around addiction and how art and storytelling can challenge stereotypes and restore dignity.
▶️ Watch Session 2 on demand: zurl.co/NMEWL
Mark Prest, Founder of Portraits of Recovery, explores how stigma shapes narratives around addiction and how art and storytelling can challenge stereotypes and restore dignity.
▶️ Watch Session 2 on demand: zurl.co/NMEWL
The Co-occurring mental health and substance use delivery framework is an important step forward for people with co-occurring conditions.
We’ve shared our response to the framework, here: zurl.co/9XE54
Read the full framework, here: zurl.co/PIQik
We’ve shared our response to the framework, here: zurl.co/9XE54
Read the full framework, here: zurl.co/PIQik
December 18, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The Co-occurring mental health and substance use delivery framework is an important step forward for people with co-occurring conditions.
We’ve shared our response to the framework, here: zurl.co/9XE54
Read the full framework, here: zurl.co/PIQik
We’ve shared our response to the framework, here: zurl.co/9XE54
Read the full framework, here: zurl.co/PIQik
The Co-occurring mental health and substance use delivery framework is an important step forward for people with co-occurring conditions.
We’ve shared our response to the framework, here: zurl.co/9XE54
Read the full framework, here: zurl.co/PIQik
We’ve shared our response to the framework, here: zurl.co/9XE54
Read the full framework, here: zurl.co/PIQik
December 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The Co-occurring mental health and substance use delivery framework is an important step forward for people with co-occurring conditions.
We’ve shared our response to the framework, here: zurl.co/9XE54
Read the full framework, here: zurl.co/PIQik
We’ve shared our response to the framework, here: zurl.co/9XE54
Read the full framework, here: zurl.co/PIQik
During the festive period, messages of togetherness are everywhere. But for people experiencing addiction, stigma can make this time feel even more isolating.
Treating addiction as a moral failing stops people seeking support.
#StigmaKills
Treating addiction as a moral failing stops people seeking support.
#StigmaKills
December 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
During the festive period, messages of togetherness are everywhere. But for people experiencing addiction, stigma can make this time feel even more isolating.
Treating addiction as a moral failing stops people seeking support.
#StigmaKills
Treating addiction as a moral failing stops people seeking support.
#StigmaKills
The Office for Health Improvement & Disparities have released the Adult substance misuse treatment statistics report for 2024-2025.
Click here to read our statement in response to the latest statistics: zurl.co/yMjVu
To read the full OHID report, click here: zurl.co/XsHY1
Click here to read our statement in response to the latest statistics: zurl.co/yMjVu
To read the full OHID report, click here: zurl.co/XsHY1
December 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The Office for Health Improvement & Disparities have released the Adult substance misuse treatment statistics report for 2024-2025.
Click here to read our statement in response to the latest statistics: zurl.co/yMjVu
To read the full OHID report, click here: zurl.co/XsHY1
Click here to read our statement in response to the latest statistics: zurl.co/yMjVu
To read the full OHID report, click here: zurl.co/XsHY1
Alcohol-related harm doesn’t exist in isolation.
Stigma can shape how people experience services, how confident they feel asking for help, and how support is offered or withheld.
Our Alcohol Harms campaign continues to share learning, reflections and resources.
Learn more: zurl.co/6hE77
Stigma can shape how people experience services, how confident they feel asking for help, and how support is offered or withheld.
Our Alcohol Harms campaign continues to share learning, reflections and resources.
Learn more: zurl.co/6hE77
December 16, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Alcohol-related harm doesn’t exist in isolation.
Stigma can shape how people experience services, how confident they feel asking for help, and how support is offered or withheld.
Our Alcohol Harms campaign continues to share learning, reflections and resources.
Learn more: zurl.co/6hE77
Stigma can shape how people experience services, how confident they feel asking for help, and how support is offered or withheld.
Our Alcohol Harms campaign continues to share learning, reflections and resources.
Learn more: zurl.co/6hE77
Our opening keynote from Mel Ball (Director for Lived Experience, MPFT) explored lived experience leadership, peer roles and the barriers that still limit influence within systems.
Watch Session 1 on demand: zurl.co/IOLI8
Watch Session 1 on demand: zurl.co/IOLI8
December 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Our opening keynote from Mel Ball (Director for Lived Experience, MPFT) explored lived experience leadership, peer roles and the barriers that still limit influence within systems.
Watch Session 1 on demand: zurl.co/IOLI8
Watch Session 1 on demand: zurl.co/IOLI8
NHS APA Conference 2025
Session 2 is available to watch, feat. Mark Prest, Director of Portraits of Recovery (PORe).
Mark brought a creative and lived-experience perspective, exploring how stigma shapes the way recovery is seen, spoken about, and supported.
Watch it here: zurl.co/zfQDk
Session 2 is available to watch, feat. Mark Prest, Director of Portraits of Recovery (PORe).
Mark brought a creative and lived-experience perspective, exploring how stigma shapes the way recovery is seen, spoken about, and supported.
Watch it here: zurl.co/zfQDk
December 7, 2025 at 7:33 PM
NHS APA Conference 2025
Session 2 is available to watch, feat. Mark Prest, Director of Portraits of Recovery (PORe).
Mark brought a creative and lived-experience perspective, exploring how stigma shapes the way recovery is seen, spoken about, and supported.
Watch it here: zurl.co/zfQDk
Session 2 is available to watch, feat. Mark Prest, Director of Portraits of Recovery (PORe).
Mark brought a creative and lived-experience perspective, exploring how stigma shapes the way recovery is seen, spoken about, and supported.
Watch it here: zurl.co/zfQDk
If you missed the first keynote from the #APAconf25, you can now watch Mel Ball (Director for Lived Experience, MPFT) on demand.
Mel explored the impact of lived experience roles across addiction and mental health services.
Watch on demand now: zurl.co/YytQe
Mel explored the impact of lived experience roles across addiction and mental health services.
Watch on demand now: zurl.co/YytQe
November 30, 2025 at 10:28 AM
If you missed the first keynote from the #APAconf25, you can now watch Mel Ball (Director for Lived Experience, MPFT) on demand.
Mel explored the impact of lived experience roles across addiction and mental health services.
Watch on demand now: zurl.co/YytQe
Mel explored the impact of lived experience roles across addiction and mental health services.
Watch on demand now: zurl.co/YytQe
Thank you to everyone who joined the #APAconf25 yesterday.
We were pleased to welcome 645 delegates internationally.
Please remember to share your feedback via the form in the post-conference email, your reflections will help shape what we do next.
#APAconf25 #StigmaKills #NHSAPA
We were pleased to welcome 645 delegates internationally.
Please remember to share your feedback via the form in the post-conference email, your reflections will help shape what we do next.
#APAconf25 #StigmaKills #NHSAPA
November 28, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined the #APAconf25 yesterday.
We were pleased to welcome 645 delegates internationally.
Please remember to share your feedback via the form in the post-conference email, your reflections will help shape what we do next.
#APAconf25 #StigmaKills #NHSAPA
We were pleased to welcome 645 delegates internationally.
Please remember to share your feedback via the form in the post-conference email, your reflections will help shape what we do next.
#APAconf25 #StigmaKills #NHSAPA
Thank you to our sponsor Ethypharm for supporting the #APAconf25 for making this event possible.
For more information on Ethypharm, visit: zurl.co/d1sAz
For more information on Ethypharm, visit: zurl.co/d1sAz
November 27, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Thank you to our sponsor Ethypharm for supporting the #APAconf25 for making this event possible.
For more information on Ethypharm, visit: zurl.co/d1sAz
For more information on Ethypharm, visit: zurl.co/d1sAz
A huge thank you to Gilead for sponsoring the NHS APA Conference 2025.
Learn more about Gilead and their sponsorship here: zurl.co/hu1yg
#APAconf25 #StigmaKills #HepCUlater #NHSAPA
Learn more about Gilead and their sponsorship here: zurl.co/hu1yg
#APAconf25 #StigmaKills #HepCUlater #NHSAPA
November 27, 2025 at 4:05 PM
A huge thank you to Gilead for sponsoring the NHS APA Conference 2025.
Learn more about Gilead and their sponsorship here: zurl.co/hu1yg
#APAconf25 #StigmaKills #HepCUlater #NHSAPA
Learn more about Gilead and their sponsorship here: zurl.co/hu1yg
#APAconf25 #StigmaKills #HepCUlater #NHSAPA
Thank you to everyone who joined #apaconf2025 today.
Your insight, lived experience, questions and reflections made this year’s conference powerful, honest and hopeful.
#StigmaKills
Your insight, lived experience, questions and reflections made this year’s conference powerful, honest and hopeful.
#StigmaKills
November 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined #apaconf2025 today.
Your insight, lived experience, questions and reflections made this year’s conference powerful, honest and hopeful.
#StigmaKills
Your insight, lived experience, questions and reflections made this year’s conference powerful, honest and hopeful.
#StigmaKills
Thank you to Camurus for sponsoring the NHS APA Conference 2025.
Camurus’ commitment to developing innovative treatments for severe and chronic conditions, including opioid dependence, supports the wider goal of improving outcomes for people with complex needs.
Find out more: zurl.co/E7o8e
Camurus’ commitment to developing innovative treatments for severe and chronic conditions, including opioid dependence, supports the wider goal of improving outcomes for people with complex needs.
Find out more: zurl.co/E7o8e
November 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Thank you to Camurus for sponsoring the NHS APA Conference 2025.
Camurus’ commitment to developing innovative treatments for severe and chronic conditions, including opioid dependence, supports the wider goal of improving outcomes for people with complex needs.
Find out more: zurl.co/E7o8e
Camurus’ commitment to developing innovative treatments for severe and chronic conditions, including opioid dependence, supports the wider goal of improving outcomes for people with complex needs.
Find out more: zurl.co/E7o8e
Now hearing from Michael, a panellist in Professor Henrietta Bowden-Jones’ session at #APAconf25.
Stay tuned for more insights.
Stay tuned for more insights.
November 27, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Now hearing from Michael, a panellist in Professor Henrietta Bowden-Jones’ session at #APAconf25.
Stay tuned for more insights.
Stay tuned for more insights.
Live now at #APAconf25:
James Austin, Deputy Director in NHS England’s Mental Health Programme, sharing national insight on tackling stigma and improving support.
James Austin, Deputy Director in NHS England’s Mental Health Programme, sharing national insight on tackling stigma and improving support.
November 27, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Live now at #APAconf25:
James Austin, Deputy Director in NHS England’s Mental Health Programme, sharing national insight on tackling stigma and improving support.
James Austin, Deputy Director in NHS England’s Mental Health Programme, sharing national insight on tackling stigma and improving support.