New research: Alcohol treatment services in England at crisis point, putting hundreds of thousands of people at risk

This report shows very clearly what action is needed and we urge policy-makers, practitioners and service providers to join together to implement these recommendations to help the hundreds of thousands of people who are in desperate need of support.” ENDS Notes to editors The report: Read the full report here. The report’s 154 respondents were drawn from a wide range of fields related to alcohol services, including nurses, GPs, those working in community safety and service providers. A full breakdown can be found in the report. Alcohol treatment: What is alcohol treatment and why is it important? Read the blog here. Minimum unit pricing in Scotland: 1 May also marks the implementation of minimum unit pricing for alcohol in Scotland. Read our statement here. The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Alcohol Harm exists to promote the discussion of alcohol-related issues, raise issues of concern and to make recommendations to Government and other policymakers. All-party parliamentary groups are made up of back-bench MPs and peers from all political parties in Parliament. They provide an opportunity for cross-party discussion and co-operation on particular issues. The APPG on Alcohol Harm is chaired by Fiona Bruce MP. The secretariat is provided by Alcohol Research UK and Alcohol Concern. Alcohol Concern and Alcohol Research UK merged in April 2017 to form a major independent national charity, working to reduce the harm caused by alcohol. For more information visit: www.alcoholc...
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