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"Rapid alcohol deliveries are causing harm across our society" - Dr Richard Piper, Alcohol Change UK.
The charity is calling for the government to introduce a delay between order and delivery of alcohol, and restrict the time of delivery.
thegrocer.co.uk/news/alcohol…
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New survey shows more men are abstaining from alcohol but older groups are much more likely to drink risky amounts.
IAS's Jem Roberts said the survey shouldn't distract from the scale of alcohol harm in England.
"Millions of people are still drinking...
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1dk…
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"There's a very poor understanding of the current drink driving limit... But it's unacceptably high in terms of risk" with drivers 6 times more likely to die in a crash at the current limit.
Listen to Dr Katherine Severi on @bbc5live, from 02:19:30.
bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002pd…
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"If you want to help rural pubs the way to do that is through business rates, tackling really cheap supermarket alcohol, and tackling powerful pubcos, it's not about drink driving limits."
IAS's Jem Roberts speaking to @TalkTV's @petercardwell
youtu.be/N20IdFDdIGs
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Here's a summary of the evidence regarding lowering the drink-drive limit, and what else needs to be done to ensure it reduces deaths:
ias.org.uk/2025/08/26/why-en…
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With the Road Safety Strategy being published today, including plans to reduce the drink-drive limit, read our recent blog about the evidence, why the limit should be reduced, the negligible effect on rural pubs, and how important proper enforcement is.
ias.org.uk/2025/08/26/why-en…
Balance North East retweeted
Here's a summary of the evidence regarding lowering the drink-drive limit, and what else needs to be done to ensure it reduces deaths:
ias.org.uk/2025/08/26/why-en…
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“Not me, I’m in control!”
A new study shows how heavier drinkers use 'othering' to distance themselves from 'problem drinkers' - protecting identity, reducing problem recognition, and fuelling stigma.
tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…
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...improved, as breath testing has fallen by 63% since 2009.
Alongside better enforcement, public awareness campaigns and treatment support for high-risk offenders is important for the limit reduction to work.
Read our blog on the topic here: ias.org.uk/2025/08/26/why-en…
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The Road Safety Strategy is expected to be published tomorrow and likely to include plans to reduce the drink drive limit in England and Wales to match Scotland's (and most European countries).
However, it is crucial that enforcement is significantly...
thetimes.com/uk/transport/ar…
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The landmark pre-watershed ban on unhealthy food and drink advertising has come into force
It bans television ads pre-9pm and all online ads, and is expected to reduce the number of children living with obesity by 20,000
The ban does not include alcohol
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq5y…
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It's very cold across the region! Don’t forget to look out for anyone close to you who might struggle, especially those who are vulnerable or older🌡️
Tips to help stay well though the colder months in the comments section below👇
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If you, or someone you know, is experiencing a mental health crisis, call NHS 111 and select the mental health option.
📲NHS 111 is available 24/7
To help you get support, you will speak to a mental health advisor who will ask you some questions and listen to you.
#HeretoHelp
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This winter choose the right NHS service!
To help you get the best advice and often more quickly too.
➡️Think pharmacy first
➡️GP
➡️NHS 111 online for medical help and advice
➡️Keep A&E free for EMERGENCIES ONLY
Available pharmacies and opening hours👉ow.ly/5JWr50XGeTh
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Withdrawal? Crime? Other drug use?
A comprehensive review of minimum unit pricing found these fears don’t materialise – while health benefits do.
In our latest blog, Dr @jamesmclay of CISUR and @DalEpidemiology explains.
ias.org.uk/2025/12/18/minimu…
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"The overall message was remarkably consistent: minimum unit pricing reduces alcohol use and improves health outcomes in the real world."
#MUP #Alcohol #PublicHealth
Withdrawal? Crime? Other drug use?
A comprehensive review of minimum unit pricing found these fears don’t materialise – while health benefits do.
In our latest blog, Dr @jamesmclay of CISUR and @DalEpidemiology explains.
ias.org.uk/2025/12/18/minimu…
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Having an 'economic growth objective' would be in total contradiction to the purpose of alcohol licensing, which is about public protection.
Listen to our podcast on the huge issues with the proposed reforms here: ias.org.uk/podcast/governmen… 🎙️ @NiamhCreate @jamescnicholls
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🎄With the festive season fast approaching, health experts across the North East and North Cumbria are urging everyone to plan ahead and make sure they’ve got the essentials at home🩹
Read the full story➡️ow.ly/XA3q50XG7yA
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Alcohol availability is one of the strongest drivers of harm.
England & Wales have one of the most permissive licensing systems in the world, with soaring numbers of 24-hour and off-trade premises.
See our Availability page for updated info and charts: ias.org.uk/factsheet/availab…
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New report from @UK_AHA shows a huge level of support for minimum unit pricing.
Evidence from🏴shows that not only does MUP significantly reduce the number of alcohol related deaths & hospital admissions, it barely affects prices in pubs and clubs.
👀⬇️ bit.ly/3KdH4hA