Press release archive
Here you can find older press releases and statements from Alcohol Concern. Go to the press releases page for current releases and statements.
Public enquiry needed into parental alcohol misuse claim charities
Monday 18 October 2010
A new report by national charities, Alcohol Concern and The Children’s Society calls for a national inquiry into the impact of parental alcohol misuse on children, as a new survey commissioned by the charities finds high levels of public concern over harmful drinking among parents.
Alcohol campaigners call for radical shake-up of duty system
Tuesday 31 August 2010
Alcohol Concern and the Alcohol Health Alliance have called for an overhaul of the alcohol duty system to deter heavy drinking and encourage consumers to switch to lower strength beers, ciders and wines.
Fuelling the problem? The sale of alcohol at petrol stations in Wales
Wednesday 14 July 2010
A new Alcohol Concern Cymru briefing paper is aiming to stimulate wider public debate on the issue of alcohol sales at petrol stations and garages.
Soaring rates of alcoholism set to cost £3.7 billion
Friday 02 July 2010
A new report from the charity Alcohol Concern has exposed a 24% rise in levels of moderate and severe alcohol dependency in England and found that the cost to the public sector could be as high as £3.7 billion per year if dependent drinkers are not supported to cut their drinking.
Welsh drinkers still unaware of health risks
Friday 25 June 2010
The results of a survey by Alcohol Concern Cymru show that many people in Wales remain ill-informed about the possible effects of alcohol on their health, and about what is sensible drinking.
Independent review recommends reduced drink-drive blood alcohol limit
Wednesday 16 June 2010
Alcohol Concern welcomes the recommendations of the Independent North Review of Drink and Drug Driving Law released today, in particular, recommendations to reduce drink-drive blood alcohol limits and the introduction of random breath testing to reduce the number of alcohol-related accidents and deaths in the UK.
Richard Sumray joins Alcohol Concern as Chair of the Board of Trustees
Tuesday 08 June 2010
Alcohol Concern is pleased to welcome Richard Sumray MBE as the new Chair of the charity's Board of Trustees, following on from Penny McVeigh who is stepping down after four years as Chair. Penny will remain a Trustee on the Board.
Alcohol minimum pricing and marketing changes now inevitable says Alcohol Concern
Wednesday 02 June 2010
Alcohol Concern has welcomed guidance released today by The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) on preventing alcohol harms, in particular recommendations in support of minimum pricing and availability. The charity has also called on the recommendations to strengthen controls on alcohol marketing to take place immediately.
STATEMENT: Alcohol Concern welcomes positive progress but warns against complacency
Wednesday 26 May 2010
Alcohol Concern responds to NHS Statistics on Alcohol, England 2010.
World Cup warning over alcohol and domestic abuse
Wednesday 26 May 2010
With the football World Cup due to get underway on 11 June, charity Alcohol Concern has issued a warning about the possible links between major sporting events, heavy drinking and domestic abuse.
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