Men’s Health Strategy: Five things you need to know about men’s alcohol consumption |
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A 12-week public consultation for the UK’s first Men’s Health Strategy was launched recently by the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC). It welcomes input and evidence for tackling the drivers of ill health among men in the UK. Alcohol Change UK is working on, and writing a response, to the consultation. Following the announcement our Interim Director of Research and Public Affairs, Ash Singleton, has shared his thoughts on the five things you need to know about men’s alcohol consumption and what Alcohol Change UK wants to see in the strategy. |
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Alcohol Awareness Week is on the way! |
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This year’s Alcohol Awareness Week will be taking place from 7-13 July on the theme of ‘Alcohol and work’. Across the week, we’ll be looking at how alcohol affects our health and wellbeing and how this can show up at work, and how the pressures from work can cause us to drink more than we’d like.
We’ll be sharing helpful tips and advice on the signs to watch out for, in ourselves and others, if we’re struggling with our drinking and some changes we can make to improve our health, productivity and happiness.
We’ll also be looking at the benefits of creating healthier, safer and more respectful workplace cultures in all types of industries and sectors that are fully inclusive and work for us all. |
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Supporting people with alcohol-related liver disease; the vital role of nutrition |
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To celebrate World Liver Day on 19 April, dietitian Bally Parekh wrote about why nutrition matters for people living with alcohol-related liver disease. Cutting back or stopping drinking altogether is the best way to protect ourselves from alcohol-related liver problems, but good nutrition is also important for looking after our liver: preventing malnutrition, muscle loss, and frailty. |
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The ‘messy middle’ of alcohol harm |
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We’re not being told the whole truth about alcohol and how it impacts our daily lives. We recently commissioned a major research study to explore the drinking habits of UK adults, and the impact alcohol is having on our health and wellbeing. Conducted by the Behavioural Insights Team, the study showed that even at ‘low risk’ levels of drinking, there were links with people experiencing reduced sleep quality, worse daily functioning, and poor dental health – and even higher reported levels of cardiovascular disease and cancer.
We want to see a world where alcohol is moved from centre stage and is seen as optional, and not as an essential part of our lives. That’s why we’re calling on the government to put solutions in place that we know will work to prevent alcohol harm before it happens, like tighter restrictions on alcohol advertising and marketing to protect us from being constantly targeted by big alcohol companies to drink more, and clearer alcohol labelling to help us better understand the risks of drinking. |
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Top tips on navigating a family gathering alcohol-free |
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If you’re trying to cut back on or cut out alcohol but come from a family with a heavy drinking culture, navigating family events alcohol-free can be really challenging. Are you currently taking on a longer alcohol-free challenge, like Sober Spring, or trying to cut back, but you find yourself dreading the next family get-together?
Take a look at our top tips for navigating a family gathering alcohol-free. |
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Increase in alcohol-related deaths an “acute crisis” |
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The persistent higher rate of alcohol deaths in England since the pandemic in 2020 is an “acute crisis” requiring urgent action from government, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Sheffield and UCL. It found alcohol death rates increased by a fifth in 2020, rising by a further 13.5 per cent between 2020 and 2022. The researchers have called for substantial investment in health services to better detect and treat liver disease, as well as policies such as minimum unit pricing and advertising restrictions. |
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Join Charity of the Year at Rasselbock Half Marathon |
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Join the official charity partner team for the Rasselbock Half Marathon in the stunning grounds of Sherwood Pines Forest, Nottinghamshire. Alcohol Change UK are proud to be the Charity of the Year for the 2025 event, and we’d love you to join our team!
The 2025 event will take place on Sunday 13 July. As well as the usual friendly and supportive nature of Rasselbock Running events, they’ll also have music, plenty of support, as well as an event village, where you’ll find local food and drinks vendors alongside small local businesses and our charity area. |
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Double jeopardy – Online learning event |
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There has been a growing recognition in recent years of the similarities between alcohol and gambling issues. Both behaviours are socially acceptable up to a point, but both have enormous potential for harm. Both industries are using digital technology to expand their reach and make their products more easily available.
Join us at our upcoming conference, when we’ll be looking at the complex interface of alcohol and gambling issues. Tickets are available now for Double Jeopardy: Understanding the interface of alcohol and gambling harms, taking place 10:00 - 12:20, Tuesday, 17 June 2025. |
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Connecting the dots: your stories of alcohol’s impact on our daily lives |
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| Leah’s story: “Sobriety gave me back my mornings, my relationships, and my self-respect” |
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