A closer look: Deepening our understanding of the interface of alcohol, domestic abuse and trauma

Join us for an online learning event on Thursday, 11 July 2024 where we’ll explore the complex interface of alcohol, domestic abuse and trauma. 

Speakers include:   

• Liz Gilchrist and Gail Gilchrist, on how alcohol treatment services can work safely and effectively with men who perpetrate intimate partner violence 
• Carie Bower from Age UK, on how there is no upper age limit for domestic abuse  
• Tina Fahm, on making domestic abuse support relevant and accessible for black and minoritised women 
• Mark Brooks from ManKind, on supporting male victims of domestic abuse.  

Deaths caused by alcohol hit record highs

The number of alcohol-specific deaths have reached record levels, according to the latest data. Figures from the Office for National Statistics show that 10,048 people died from alcohol-specific causes - the highest yearly figure since records began, which is up 4.2% on the previous year, and is 32.8% higher than when compared to 2019. The tragic fact is each of those deaths was avoidable. 

Minimum alcohol price in Scotland to rise to 65p per unit 

The Scottish government has announced its plans to increase the minimum unit price for alcohol from 50p to 65p per unit. The increase will come into force on 30 September 2024. Christina McKelvie, drugs and alcohol policy minister, said the “world-leading policy has saved hundreds of lives, likely averted hundreds of alcohol-attributable hospital admissions and contributed to reducing health inequalities.”  

Alcohol identified as one of the most modifiable risk factors for dementia

Researchers from the University of Oxford have used data from UK Biobank participants to reveal that diabetes, traffic-related air pollution and alcohol intake are the most harmful out of 15 modifiable risk factors for dementia. 

England has highest rates of alcohol use among children in Europe

A report by the World Health Organisation has found that England has some of the highest rates of alcohol use among children in Europe, with England at the top of the list for 11 and 13 year olds.

Spring Challenge

Join the Spring Challenge to support Alcohol Change UK during Sober Spring (20 March to 20 June 2024). There are lots of different ways to get involved and your challenge can be done any time across the three-month period. 

Rasselbock Marathon and Half Marathon

Join us on 21 July 2024 for the inaugural Rasselbock Marathon and Half Marathon and take on the inspiring route around the stunning Sherwood Pines Forest in Nottinghamshire. Rasselbock Running aims to create fun and interactive events for people of any fitness level and age and the Marathon/Half Marathon are no exception.