“FASD is a preventable condition and it is the responsibility of all of us, working together, to prevent it entirely” Thank you Rona Mackay MSP for raising awareness about Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (#FASD) 👏 #FASDAwarenessMonth #FASDStrongerTogether

🗓️Today, the Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) level for alcohol increases from 50p to 65p per unit. 🗣️SHAAP Chair Dr Peter Rice will be on BBC Radio Scotland at 9.15am to discuss the importance of this uprating. 📻Listen here: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/li…

#Stoptober starts today! It’s not too late to join thousands of other people quitting smoking this October. Make it to 28 days smoke-free and you’re 5 times more likely to quit for good! Get free support here livewelldorset.co.uk/stop-smoking/

It's World Mental Health Day! 🌍💜 It’s a day to talk about mental health and show everyone that mental health matters. We all deserve good mental health. 💜

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The NHS is rolling out varenicline, a stop-smoking pill, to help thousands quit. It reduces cravings and blocks nicotine’s effects, boosting success when paired with counselling. The rollout is expected to support over 85,000 quit attempts each year. england.nhs.uk/2024/11/nhs-ro…

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Today at #MCASymp2024 the MCA launches a new report calling for urgent investment in alcohol care teams and community services. The report: 'The Need for a Health System Response to Alcohol-Related Harms' is available here 👇 m-c-a.org.uk/policy/ #AlcoholHarm #PublicHealth

Are you doing Dry January? You're much more likely to succeed if you download Alcohol Change UK's app and follow their tips. Download the app here: alcoholchange.org.uk/help-and-suppo…

"A national strategy to tackle the harms caused by alcohol is long overdue, and important for reducing health inequalities." - Julia Sinclair, Steven Masson, Melinda King & Ian Gilmore. bmj.com/content/388/bm…

Just the best bunch 💙 #ACTS

Incredible support from Sam & the Back Of The Net 🍒 for @uhd_nhs #ACTS 🙏🏻 🙌🏻 Great Pod, sadly 😭 the Newcastle United v AFC Bournemouth 🍒 result didn’t go #NUFC way but a deserved win for #afcb Pods worth a watch too for any football fan that travels for aways ⚫️⚪️ 🍒 ✊🏼

The Office for National Statistics report on Alcohol-specific deaths in the UK: registered in 2023, stated 10,473 alcohol-specific deaths. These statistics highlight the importance of supporting those who experience addiction. Read our full statement: zurl.co/F1oJR

Labour MP Will Stone MP asks whether Department of Health and Social Care will consider an alcohol strategy. This is crucial at a time of record high deaths from alcohol and should be a core part of the Health Mission. Ashley Dalton MP

Conclusion The CNS role is essential, providing clinical and financial value to healthcare organisations through the professional development of novice nurses, the enhancement of practice environments and improved patient outcomes.

Definitely worth giving Will Haydock a listen on the latest IAS podcast #EveryonesBusiness #alcoholtreatment

It’s #MensHealthWeek - a vital time to talk about alcohol and men’s health. Alcohol increases the risk of at least 7 cancers, harms liver health, lowers energy and worsens anxiety. Men like Chris say cutting back has made a real difference.

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Today is World Head and Neck Cancer Day🎗️ Tobacco and alcohol are the main risk factors for such cancers, causing 75% of cases. Yet people's awareness of alcohol as a cause is still shockingly low. Health warnings on labels are key to improving awareness. IFHNOS

Fantastic from Brighton, this. A massively important message delivered very well.