Alcohol Concern welcomes new government campaign on alcohol health

Source: Alcohol Concern

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Date of publication: February, 2012

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In a nutshell: Alcohol Concern welcomes the substantial new initiative under the government’s Change4Life programme to inform the public of the health dangers of drinking too much alcohol.

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Some important notes: The alcohol section on Change4Life can be accessed by clicking here.

 

Government launches new campaign to show how alcohol makes children and young people vulnerable

Source: Every Child Matters

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Date of publication: January, 2010

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In a nutshell: The Department for Children, Schools and Families “Why Let Drink Decide?” Campaign has been launched ahead of the Government’s Families and Relationships Green Paper which is published later this month. Ed Balls, the Children’s Secretary has joined forces with comedian Bill Bailey to launch a new national advertising campaign to raise awareness of how alcohol can make young people vulnerable to problems including unwanted pregnancy, road traffic accidents and poor performances at school.

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Some important notes: The campaigns website can be accessed by clicking here

Campaign encourages parents to talk about alcohol

Source: Alcohol Policy UK

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Date of publication: January, 2010

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In a nutshell: A new campaign, launched with the help of comedians such as Bill Bailey, is aimed at encouraging parents to talk about alcohol with their children.  The campaign, which includes a TV advert and online clips,  provides parents with information, links and tips on how to approach the subject.

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