ASH, the AHA @aha-uk.bsky.social and the OHA @oha-updates.bsky.social have responded to the Ethics and Integrity Commission’s review into lobbying, disclosure and access to government. The EIC's report is available here: eic.independent-commission.uk/wp-content/u...

A slight fall in alcohol-specific deaths is welcome—but deaths remain far above pre-pandemic levels. In the BMJ, Dr Beccy Cooper MP highlights the evidence that minimum unit pricing works to save lives. She asks the question: how much longer can England justify waiting? www.bmj.com/content/bmj/...

We all have a right to know what is in our drink: ➡️ alcohol content ➡️ health risks ➡️ ingredients But new analysis of UK alcohol products finds that this information is often missing, inconsistent, or illegible, keeping us in the dark on we're consuming. 📑Full report: ahauk.org/news/alcohol...

In this new blog and accompanying video, Dr Kieran Moriarty CBE reflects on more than 35 years of pioneering work to transform the way hospitals support people with alcohol-use disorders using Alcohol Care Teams. Read the blog and watch in full👇 ahauk.org/the-story-of...

Today I met with representatives from @alcoholfocus.bsky.social and @aha-uk.bsky.social to find out more about their campaign for mandatory labels on alcoholic drinks which display nutritional and health related information.

AFS was delighted to join the @aha-uk.bsky.social at Westminster this Wednesday for the launch of our new report on alcohol labelling A welcome opportunity to chat with MPs about the need for mandatory labelling on alcohol products.

Alcohol is linked to at least 7 types of cancer, yet only 1% of alcohol products in the UK reviewed by @aha-uk.bsky.social and @alcoholfocus.bsky.social carry cancer warnings. Their new report highlights the need for mandatory health information on alcohol labels. 🔗 ahauk.org/resource/a-c...

A Clear Way Forward: The Case for Better Alcohol Labelling

This report is the most comprehensive audit to date of alcohol labels in the UK and demonstrates why mandatory alcohol labelling is needed.

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📢1 in 5 alcohol products in the UK keep consumers in the dark on health information. Our new report with @alcoholfocus.bsky.social highlights major gaps in alcohol labelling across the UK — and the need for mandatory health information on alcohol products. Full report: ahauk.org/news/alcohol...

The mental health system and alcohol treatment services are too often siloed - which means people with co-occurring conditions fall through the gaps in both. That's a clear system failing. Read our recent report this #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek. ias.org.uk/report/barriers-to-recovery

Barriers to Recovery: Overcoming obstacles to alcohol recovery in the UK - Institute of Alcohol Studies

Alcohol-related harm continues to escalate in the United Kingdom (UK), with 2023 marking the highest number of alcohol-specific deaths recorded in England, and only 22% of those in need accessing…

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Today's ONS figures show Scotland's alcohol death rate at 20.9 per 100,000. A slight decline but remains a public health emergency. The newly re-elected Scottish Government must set out a clear plan to reduce these avoidable deaths. Read SHAAP's full comment on our website👇 buff.ly/SyoJ7D7

UK alcohol-specific deaths fall in 2024 but remain well above pre-pandemic levels. "Given that alcohol harm is one of the largest drivers of health inequality, continued inaction [by the UK Government] on proven measures is increasingly difficult to justify." - Dr Katherine Severi

The @ONS has today published the latest alcohol specific deaths figures for the UK In 2024, there were 9,809 deaths caused solely by alcohol across the UK Read our response 🔽 www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/news/news/af...

New figures published by the ONS show 9,809 people died from conditions caused by alcohol across the UK in 2024. Prof Sir Ian Gilmore has called on the government to act on it's responsibility and introduce a national alcohol strategy that matches the scale of the problem. ahauk.org/news/ons-alc...

🤔Currently in the UK, a bottle of orange juice is required to display more nutritional information than a bottle of beer. We all have a right to know what's in our drinks, and the health risks associated with it. 👏Great to see this piece championing a call for mandatory labels on alcohol.

PoliticsHome@politicshome.bsky.social · 3mo ago

We label medicine to save lives – it’s time to do the same for alcohol ✍️ Sadik Al-Hassan www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...

📢New blog alert Cassie, campaigner & advocate, shares her family’s experience of addiction and how online delivery apps have made alcohol easier than ever to access. She reflects on how a system built for convenience is failing to protect people, and what needs to change. ahauk.org/alcohol-harm...

🎉 Yesterday’s Tobacco and Vapes Bill becoming law is a major public health milestone in the UK. This is a powerful example of meaningful change made possible, even on issues that were once deeply normalised in everyday life. Norms and attitudes can shift when evidence is met with political will.

Cancer Research UK@cancerresearchuk.org · 3mo ago

A historic moment! Today the Tobacco and Vapes Act has become law and it’s a huge step towards a #SmokefreeUK. This world-leading legislation has now made it illegal in the UK to sell tobacco products to anyone born on or after 1 January 2009.

📉 New evidence from Lithuania shows a full marketing ban on alcohol has cut adolescent intoxication by 35%, with declines in binge drinking too. Our children have the right to grow up in an environment free from exposure to harmful marketing. Full study: bmjpublichealth.bmj.com/content/4/2/...

📢New bulletin alert! Get up-to-date with the latest news from the AHA & members. In this edition: 📝A shared vision for reducing alcohol harm in Wales 🎬New film: Big Alcohol in the Global South 🚑Alcohol and road safety in Ireland 🎟️Events & more! ➡️https://ahauk.org/news/aha-bulletin-april-2026/

📢Northern Ireland's Health Minister has announced Minimum Unit Pricing will not be introduced during this assembley, despite much support for the policy. Hugely disappointing news that will have grave implications for the most vulnerable in our society. Our full response: ahauk.org/news/mupnoti...

Bribing politicians. Writing governments' own alcohol policies. Targeting children with cheap sachets to hook new drinkers. Modern slavery. This is Big Alcohol in the Global South - and it's been hidden for too long. Watch and share our new film: youtu.be/gEs1IW58bd0

Big Alcohol in the Global South: Explained

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Stay up-to-date with the latest alcohol news from the AHA & its members. In this edition: 📄A manifesto for alcohol ahead of Scottish elections 📈Young people & alcohol sports sponsorship 🎤New 'Conversations about Alcohol' podcast 🎟️Events & more! ➡️https://ahauk.org/news/aha-bulletin-march-2026/

AHA Bulletin - March 2026 - Alcohol Health Alliance

Stay up-to-date with the latest in alcohol policy news from the Alcohol Health Alliance and its members. March 2026

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"It wasn’t that I was lacking empathy and desire to help this lady, but I had absolutely no idea how to go about it." Dr Rachel Phillips describes why she started her podcast providing resources for GPs dealing with alcohol-related issues. thedoctor.bma.org.uk/articles/hea...

The chance to make a difference

What do you do when a patient discloses alcohol misuse? There's definitely no quick fix, but Rachel Phillips was determined that her fellow GPs had access to the best possible resources. Jennifer True...

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‼️ The Scottish Government published their new Alcohol & Drugs Strategic Plan today. SHAAP's Dr Alastair MacGilchrist responds: the plan is welcome, but we need urgent action and firm commitments. We'll advocate for accountability beyond May's elections. Full comment: shorturl.at/5jtTt

Kelly from Washington, left daily drinking behind after it damaged her liver & nearly cost her life. Now 2½ years alcohol free, she shares how asking for help changed everything.Find out more and share to help others reduce their risk reducemyrisk.tv #AlcoholIsToxic @ias.org.uk @aha-uk.bsky.social

Gillian of Our Circle, who support mums to become alcohol free, speaks about why she backs our #AFSManifesto We're calling for #NoMoreHalfMeasures on reducing alcohol harm from the next @ScotParl Read more 🔽 www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/news/news/no...

“Alcohol is everywhere – supermarkets, corner shops, petrol stations, online.” Laurie explains why she thinks it’s important to reduce alcohol availability, as a means of reducing alcohol harms. #AlcoholIsToxic 🔽 @ias.org.uk @aha-uk.bsky.social

49% of dementia cases could be prevented through addressing risk factors including alcohol consumption. "This is a call to action...Prevention is not only possible, it is powerful, and the benefits extend far beyond dementia to improve overall health and wellbeing." phw.nhs.wales/news/almost-...

How do alcohol brands use no- and low-alcohol options to dodge advertising restrictions? @theguardian.com explains... www.youtube.com/shorts/Nzg7r...

How alcohol brands avoid advertising bans

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Proud to have signed @aha-uk.bsky.social letter to the First Minister and Deputy First Minister in Northern Ireland calling for urgent action on alcohol harm, inc Minimum Unit Pricing alongside action on labelling, alcohol duty & treatment access ➡️ bit.ly/4s19afV

Health leaders call for minimum unit pricing in Northern Ireland

Health leaders call on First Minister to introduce minimum unit pricing after record alcohol deaths in Northern Ireland

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Really glad to be a co-signatory on this and important that the impact of alcohol on health continues to be emphasised

Alcohol Health Alliance UK@aha-uk.bsky.social · 5mo ago

📢 After alcohol-specific deaths reached record highs in Northern Ireland, the AHA sent a joint letter to the First and Dept First Minister calling for urgent action to save lives. We call for minimum unit pricing, alongside mandatory labelling, increased alcohol duty and better treatment access.