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New report on outcomes of minimum pricing in Scotland
Tuesday 31 January 2012
Minimum alcohol pricing in Scotland could prevent thousands of deaths, illnesses and crimes and save millions of pounds.
Alcohol Concern appoints new director
Monday 16 January 2012
Alcohol Concern is pleased to announce the appointment of a Director of Fundraising and Campaigns.
Government considers minimum pricing
Thursday 29 December 2011
With the government's new alcohol strategy due to be released early in 2012, sources indicate that minimum pricing is being seriously considered for inclusion.
Ban cut-price supermarket drinks to save lives
Wednesday 14 December 2011
On the day of a Westminster Hall debate on alcohol taxation, Alcohol Concern has joined leading medical experts in calling for action on cheap alcohol.
Problem drinking among older people likely to increase
Monday 05 December 2011
Drinking patterns and demographics suggest that the number of older people who drink at dangerous levels is likely to increase. Support services need to be equipped to identify and support older people who may be developing problems.
The future of alcohol services in the reformed NHS
Monday 28 November 2011
Alcohol Concern held a series of roundtable discussions on the future of alcohol services in the reformed NHS at the three main autumn political party conferences.
Open letter to ministers on the Charter for a world free of alcohol harm
Monday 21 November 2011
This is the the text of the letter sent to the Secretary of State for Health during Alcohol Awareness Week. Similar letters were sent to the rest of the Coalition health team and their shadows.
Children bombarded by alcohol marketing
Tuesday 15 November 2011
Balance NE are running the 'See what Sam sees' campaign to increase awareness of how alcohol marketing affects children and young people.
AC on Facebook for Alcohol Awareness Week
Thursday 10 November 2011
Alcohol Awareness Week is just around the corner (November 14-20), and Alcohol Concern has launched its Facebook page to provide links to useful resources and for people to post comments.
Drinks industry set to challenge Scottish government
Wednesday 02 November 2011
As the Scottish government seeks to enact minimum pricing for alcohol in a bid to combat serious levels of misuse, the drinks industry is set to begin a legal battle to preserve the status quo.
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