Men are more likely to drink at risky levels and be alcohol dependent, and 2x as likely to die from alcohol. We welcome recognition of these issues in the Men's Health Strategy - but a national alcohol strategy is long overdue @aha-uk.bsky.social @ias.org.uk www.gov.uk/government/n...

Raising alcohol duty by 2% above inflation for 5 years would bring an extra £3.4 billion into the Treasury. This would pay the salaries of 37,000 NHS nurses over the period. Try out the @aha-uk.bsky.social calculator to see the economic benefits of a duty escalator: ahauk.org/alcohol-duty...

Imagine a UK where alcohol harm is rare and equal opportunities for good health and wellbeing exist for all. We were pleased to contribute to @ias.org.uk long-term vision to tackle alcohol harm in the UK. Find out what we are calling for, and how you can help: www.ias.org.uk/2025/11/11/w...

1/2 We’d never tell people to “smoke responsibly,” so why do we let the alcohol industry push “drink responsibly”? Industry influence on policy is a clear conflict of interest. Steps to reduce alcohol harm must be independent.

Alcohol causes seven types of cancer, yet most people don’t understand how. Our short explainer shows how it works – from DNA damage to hormone changes. Mandatory health labels are a key step to giving people the right to know. 🔽 #AlcoholisToxic

Kelly’s story shows recovery is possible - even after her liver was near failure from alcohol. Sharing journeys helps others feel supported. Let’s keep on highlighting these stories to break stigma and give inspiration. Read more 🔽 @aha-uk.bsky.social @ias.org.uk shorturl.at/0KNW6

Tobacco control showed what’s possible with a clear, long-term vision. Now we need the same ambition to tackle alcohol harm. Find out what we’re calling for - and how you can help - in our latest blog: www.ias.org.uk/2025/11/11/w...

A new report from the Alcohol Health Alliance, Action on Smoking and Health, and the Obesity Health Alliance tells the story of how health harming industries have used their tactics to undermine public health policies. Read more: ahauk.org/resource/kil...

Questions during our #AlcoholFreeKids campaign webinar on 'surrogate marketing' - where alcohol companies circumvent advertising restrictions using #NoLo products Listen to Sheila Gilheany of @alcoholireland.ie on Ireland's experience of this www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8nu...

November is #StomachCancerAwarenessMonth #StomachCancer risk is higher in people who drink 3 or more units of alcohol each day, compared with people who don't drink or only drink occasionally. Why not try these easy ways to cut down on your alcohol use?

Imagine a UK where alcohol harm is rare and everyone has an equal chance of good health. That’s the vision behind the new report 'A Healthier Future', which sets out the roadmap - and how cross-government action can make it happen. 🗺️View and share 👉 shorturl.at/TRuWd

The UK should halve its risky drinking rate over the next ten years, returning alcohol death rates to pre-pandemic levels in half the time, says a new report. And it should also make itself able to support 80% of alcohol dependent people. @ias.org.uk www.ias.org.uk/report/a-hea...

Alcohol harm is rising in the UK, impacting on people's health & wellbeing, the NHS, social services, criminal justice, and our economy. We back new @InstAlcStud report with calls to halve risky drinking, reduce alcohol deaths and improve access to alcohol dependency treatment

8/10 adults in the NE say alcohol is a problem for society. It’s sold almost everywhere – shops, petrol stations, post offices, even some soft play areas. Hear why people in our region believe things should change 🔽 #ReduceAlcoholHarm #ReduceAlcoholHarm #Budget25

1/2 We’d never tell people to “smoke responsibly” but telling people to “drink responsibly” is common practice by the alcohol industry. Allowing the alcohol industry to influence policy-making is a clear conflict of interests and steps to reduce alcohol harm must be taken independently.

Baroness Walmsley makes a great point about recent industry interference in alcohol licenses and why a joint license for tobacco and alcohol is not a good idea. @freshsmokefree.bsky.social @balancene.bsky.social @aha-uk.bsky.social

Drink driving deaths are at their highest level for nearly two decades. The new Killer Tactics 2 report outlines how Big Alcohol tried to undermine proposals to reduce the alcohol limit and improve road safety. Must-read 🔽 ahauk.org/resource/kil...

Cheap supermarket alcohol is the biggest threat to pubs, according to publicans. The government could raise off-trade duty above inflation while protecting pubs via draught duty relief. That means healthier communities and stronger pubs. Read our Budget submission ias.org.uk/wp-content/u...

1/2 “I feel so much better. I’m more present, more fun and we do nice things as a family.” Over a year alcohol-free, Evie from Newcastle is backing our Blueprint for action to #ReduceAlcoholHarm. Watch Evie describe how cutting down on alcohol has changed her life 🔽

Baroness Walmsley raises serious concerns in the @houseoflords.parliament.uk about the government’s alcohol licensing reforms - led by industry, with no health representation. She calls out the plan to prioritise “growth” over health and local democracy. hansard.parliament.uk/Lords/2025-1...

A Taskforce led by pub chains and night-time industry groups, excluding public health experts, is driving government licensing reforms. Who really benefits? Communities, or corporate profit? Read our position here: www.ias.org.uk/2025/11/04/d...

🚨 Fast-tracking pub & hospitality licenses risks more anti-social behaviour, pressure on emergency services & the NHS, and rising alcohol harm. Local voices must stay central. We need action to #ReduceAlcoholHarm. Communities can’t be sidelined. @aha-uk.bsky.social @ias.org.uk

New research from @stir.ac.uk shows Scottish ambulance staff are frequently subjected to violence when they attend alcohol-related callouts. Government plans to change alcohol licensing in England are deeply flawed & risk ramping up the pressures on emergency services. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

1/2 “Alcohol is everywhere – in shops, gyms, even the Post Office. It’s a big problem: 8 out of 10 people in the NE see alcohol as a serious issue and want action. Nationally, alcohol harms thousands of lives every year. @aha-uk.bsky.social @ias.org.uk

1/2 Freezes on alcohol duty have handed billions to alcohol companies. New #Budget25 analysis shows the Govt could raise £3.4bn over 5 years by: • Raising duty on non-draught alcohol in line with inflation • Reintroducing a 2% escalator above inflation

🚨 Think alcohol is harmless? Think again. In 4 mins, @IARCWHO breaks down the link between #Alcohol & #Cancer, the impact, and ways to reduce risk. Includes the latest #IARCHandbook & their Evidence Summary Brief. 🔽 t.co/ZdYbfcTAXv #AlcoholIsToxic

1/2 Karen from Newcastle experienced harm from alcohol growing up, as an adult and as a mum. Along with 7 in 10 NE adults Karen supports the Government’s plans to introduce mandatory alcohol health labelling across a range of risks.

...outcome isn’t “growth” - it’s more deaths, more cancers, more heart disease, more strain on the NHS. In short: duty cuts don’t help the public, they help shareholders. The SWA’s lobbying isn’t about the economy - it’s about boosting profits while the public pays the price.

Coincidentally, on the same day, an industry article stated that UK alcohol sales hit £27.4 billion last year - spirits alone almost £8bn. Almost the highest figure on record. So profits are booming during record alcohol deaths. Cut duty and the... www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2025/10/brit...

The Scotch Whisky Association is demanding that the government cuts alcohol duty, with dubious research suggesting tax rises damage the public purse. Meanwhile, they’re selling billions of pounds of spirits and watching people die from alcohol harm. (🧵) harpers.co.uk/news/fullsto...

1/2 A must-read from @healthfoundation.bsky.social Later pub hours won’t fix the economy - but could worsen a public health crisis. Alcohol deaths are at a record high, inequalities are widening, and harm costs billions. Why make drinking easier? 🔽 shorturl.at/9ZeVS

1/2 We have joined @adphuk.bsky.social in warning that proposals to relax licensing could undermine local decision-making. With alcohol deaths & liver disease rising, greater alcohol availability risks more harm, anti-social behaviour & pressure on NHS & emergency services.

Alcohol causes cancer – but the public is being kept in the dark as to how. Watch our short explainer showing how alcohol damages DNA and raises cancer risk. We support the Government’s plan to introduce mandatory health labelling 🔽

1/2 Alcohol promotion has long targeted women with the feminisation of alcohol as a core part of social belonging. After losing her mum, Viki turned to alcohol to cope – but it was damaging her health.

Delighted that Grahame Morris MP, Chair of the Drugs, Alcohol & Justice APPG, has backed our Blueprint to #ReduceAlcoholHarm — supported by partners across our region to ease pressure on the #NHS, communities & emergency services. Read it here 🔽 shorturl.at/jHZEx

Drink driving deaths are at their highest level for nearly two decades. The new Killer Tactics 2 report outlines how Big Alcohol tried to undermine proposals to reduce the alcohol limit and improve road safety. Must-read 🔽 ahauk.org/resource/kil...

Alcohol deaths and hospital admissions are at a record high. The new Killer Tactics 2 report reveals how Big Alcohol has lobbied hard to sow doubt and weaken policies to reduce alcohol harm. A sobering read as to who pulls the levers around health policy. ahauk.org/resource/kil...

Powerful industries are working in the shadows to undermine health.The new Killer Tactics 2 report from @ashorguk.bsky.social @aha-uk.bsky.social @oha-updates.bsky.social reveals tactics used by big tobacco, alcohol & junk food to put profit over people & weaken policies ahauk.org/resource/kil...

1/2 Freezes on alcohol duty have handed billions to alcohol corporations. New analysis for #Budget25 shows the Govt could raise £3.4bn over 5 years by: • Raising duty on non-draught alcohol in line with inflation • Reintroducing a 2% escalator above inflation

1/2 This #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth , help women know the risks: alcohol is linked to about 1 in 10 UK breast cancer cases. Cutting down can reduce risk & support recovery. Read more here 🔽 #ReduceAlcoholHarm shorturl.at/pYlSa

Drink driving deaths in the NE are at their highest since 2009. 8 in 10 of NE adults support lowering the legal limit. Director of Public Health Alice Wiseman highlights the human cost of alcohol in our region 🔽 #ReduceAlcoholHarm youtu.be/P-HyrvScI-A

Public services are already buckling under the harm caused by alcohol. Joy Allen, Durham & Darlington Police and Crime Commissioner, warns that new licensing proposals will put extra pressure on already-stretched policing resources and budgets - BBC News tinyurl.com/2p9kjcvp

🚨Plans to relax alcohol licensing laws risk more violence, more harm, more pressure on police. @PccJoyAllen warns the alcohol industry’s influence is being put before public safety. “Lives must come before consumer demand and profits.” #ReduceAlcoholHarm

Darlington pubs warn that proposed licensing changes – later hours & less public notice – could pressure staff and drive harmful drinking. Reforms may raise alcohol harm, not safer nights. 🔽 #ReduceAlcoholHarm shorturl.at/rezGe

With alcohol-specific deaths at record highs, inequalities widening and alcohol-related harm costing billions, why is England considering making drinking easier? Samantha Field considers whether recent government proposals to reform alcohol licensing send the wrong signal ⬇️ https://bit.ly/48yElcb

1/2 Worth a read from @healthfoundation.bsky.social Later pub hours won’t fix the economy- but could worsen a public health crisis. Alcohol deaths are at record highs, inequalities are widening, and harm costs billions. shorturl.at/9ZeVS

Alcohol causes seven types of cancer – but public awareness is still far too low. Watch our short explainer showing how this happens – from damaging DNA to changing hormone levels. Mandatory health labelling is a vital step to giving people the right to know.

1/2 Alcohol isn’t just a health issue but hitting workplaces & the economy. Research from @ippr.org shows how alcohol and workplace drinking cultures are resulting regularly in higher rates of sickness and absenteeism, on top of the more serious diseases caused by alcohol.

We've written to @dantomlinson.bsky.social calling for alcohol duty to match inflation, and reintroduction of the 2%+ RPI annual escalator. If introduced at the #AutumnBudget, gov could generate an extra £3.4bn— enough to fund and sustain 37,000 nurses or 35,000 teachers. ahauk.org/news/frontli...

October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth Alcohol is responsible for around 1 in 8 female deaths from breast cancer in Scotland for those aged 35-64 year olds Check out our briefing on alcohol and women's health⬇️ https://twp.ai/9PX6MF#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth