Head of research Dr Sadie Boniface on 'red wine lowers risk of developing cataracts' story The Guardian: 'The bigger effect seen among wine drinkers may be because of other characteristics of this group to do with their cataract risk which weren’t accounted for' theguardian.com/science/2021/m…

We are getting more calls from people #over50 whose drinking has increased during lockdown and are worried about getting back to 'normality'. Please share so people can reach out to us for advice and support ALASTAIR CAMPBELL Dawn French 💙🔴🏳️‍🌈🇺🇦🇵🇸 Kath 💙🙀🇪🇺✊🏾 Martin Kemp Helen Lederer

1 in 4 of our #Over50sAlcoholHelpline calls come from family and loved ones worried about someone they care for. Our advisors are here to support and offer advice to families, friends and carers too. Please share Jonathan Ashworth Monica Lennon MSP Adfam Nacoa 🔆

As well as our #Over50sAlcoholHelpline people worried about their drinking and their loved ones can book an online appointment to speak with an alcohol advisor. We offer up to four sessions to help people make changes to their alcohol use wearewithyou.org.uk/help-and-advic…

We offer up to 4 online or telephone appointments to people #Over50 worried about their drinking or a loved ones Age UK Age Scotland Independent Age Age Joyfully Royal Voluntary Service AgeSpeaks Radio Show Appointments can be booked here wearewithyou.org.uk/help-and-advic…

Data from NHS Digital shows that there were 773,523 alcohol-related admissions between April and December last year - with three quarters of them (587,501) involving patients over the age of 50. uk.news.yahoo.com/health-older-p…

Thisafternoon fm 1.00pm our latest show features #MaryGreener Legacy Co-ordinator of Drink Wise, Age Well talking to @MervChangeAGEnt. Mary highlights the national & personal issues of later life alcohol misuse. Many will surprise you. Yet another great show available East London Radio.

Thanks so much for the share. We are also proving up to 4 enhanced behavior change sessions for #over50s by phone and online. 55% of those have never been in contact with alcohol services

Our amazing programme participants and volunteers are what made Drink Wise, Age Well a success. Every one of them used their experiences to help and guide others 👏👏👏 Royal Voluntary Service Barod @addictionni

"We didn’t label my relationship with alcohol, we just talked it through. He helped me see it was okay for the trauma to be in the room, he acknowledged me not just the problem." Fantasticly brave accounts 👏 Well done to Drink Wise, Age Well for all its work

As we come to the end of the Drink Wise, Age Well journey we celebrate stories from people like Liam. Living without alcohol is much more than just stopping drinking- it is about making connections again and finding joy in everyday life youtube.com/watch?v=q8jWGe…

Too few people are aware of the link between alcohol and breast cancer. Family GP Dr Sarah Louden explains how as little as one glass a day can increase the risk. Cancer Research UK

#Partnership and #collaboration were fundamental to the Drink Wise, Age Well programme. This film shares insights from the strategic board With You Royal Voluntary Service Barod @addictionni Substance Misuse and Ageing Research Team and how The National Lottery Community Fund listened to our needs youtube.com/watch?v=S-mz4h…

Check out the DWAW YouTube channel for a series of legacy webinars sharing our programme learning and insights with input from our #expertsbyexperience advocacy group #alcoholandageing #healthyageing youtube.com/watch?v=YAhl-n…

Fast becoming one of the best bits of my job. Two great webinars in the space of a week on alcohol and effective practice for With You staff. Thanks to Rachel Britton, Julie from the Drink Wise, Age Well team and all involved!

Our webinar series continues with this episode on alcohol and healthy ageing delivered by our lovely colleague Abby. Watch our other webinar videos including 'women and alcohol on our YouTube channel youtu.be/Wvxh3RKU2h8

If you need any support, our free confidential helpline is available to support older adults in the UK who may be worried about their drinking, and anyone worried about a loved one over 50. Call 0808 8010750 or visit our website for more information. wearewithyou.org.uk/help-and-advic…