New research: Bold action on alcohol will boost the economy |
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A new study by independent think tank, the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), funded by Alcohol Change UK, shows the negative impact that alcohol harm is having on the UK economy.
Read our latest blog, covering the key findings of alcohol’s impact on the health of the UK’s workforce and how this impacts the health of our workplaces. |
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Evidence submission: LGBT+ health evidence review |
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LGBT+ people can be at higher risk of alcohol-related problems but often struggle to get the support they need. Action is needed to break down barriers, improve care, and create safer, inclusive spaces. We have submitted evidence to the NHS England LGBT+ health evidence review to help tackle health inequalities experienced by LGBT+ people. |
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Exposure to alcohol marketing “drives alcohol consumption and harm” |
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A new evidence review has found that alcohol marketing is widespread, with children, young people and those in deprived areas frequently exposed across multiple channels. The review shows clear links between marketing exposure and earlier drinking, heavier consumption, and greater harm. It concludes that only comprehensive restrictions, rather than voluntary measures, can effectively protect public health. |
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Research examines potential of no/low-alcohol drinks to support healthier choices |
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A new study from the University of Sheffield, UCL and University of Bath surveyed more than 2,500 adults in Great Britain to explore links between drinking motives and no/low-alcohol consumption. It found that people who drink to “fit in” socially are more likely to choose no/low-alcohol alternatives, suggesting these products can help reduce alcohol intake in some contexts. However, as these individuals are not typically the heaviest drinkers, the study concludes that while no/low-alcohol drinks have value, their overall public health benefit may be modest. |
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Join our upcoming training on Alcohol-related Brain Damage (ARBD) |
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Alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD) is an umbrella term used to describe a spectrum of brain disorders that include alcohol-related dementia, alcohol amnesic syndrome and Wernicke-Korsakoff’s syndrome.
This one-day online training course for professionals takes place on 29 October 2025. This course will help frontline practitioners in social work, older adult care, housing, substance misuse, family services, probation, mental health to increase their knowledge of ARBD conditions and improve their skills for supporting adults affected. For any questions on professional training courses, and to enquire about other courses , please contact [email protected] |
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Help us reduce sober shaming |
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By sober shaming others, we’re upholding society’s view that drinking alcohol is normal and choosing not to drink is somehow wrong.
Whether someone is just taking the night off drinking alcohol, or is having a long-term break, we should be able to make our own decisions without being judged or made to feel lesser than. We want to change the narrative around being alcohol-free and break down stigma. Help us to make a change. |
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Changing times: Women and alcohol through the life-course |
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An Alcohol Change UK online learning event - 12 and 13 November 2025 All too often in the world of health promotion, we imagine that generic information and support will do the trick. One of the largest groups of people that these generic approaches let down is women.
Join us at our next online learning event, this November, where we’ll be getting to grips with the alcohol issues that women encounter through their life course, and thinking hard about how we can make sure that the information and support they receive is tailored, relevant, and accessible. |
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Friend or foe? Alcohol and our mental health |
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| How does alcohol affect our mental health? Here, Michael Steel, retired mental health nurse and Community Champion at Alcohol Change UK, covers the relationship between alcohol and mental health and offers tips for protecting our wellbeing. |
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| Gabby’s story: Supporting a colleague in crisis |
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| In this blog Gabby shares her story, reflecting on her experiences in supporting a colleague struggling with their drinking. From supporting the individual, to managing her own emotions, she shares the highs and lows of supporting someone in crisis. |
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As a charity, we rely on donations from our amazing supporters to help us continue our vital work to end alcohol harm.
Together we are changing the narrative, so no-one is made to feel ashamed about their drinking and can get the help and support they deserve. |
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