Source: British Liver Trust
Date of publication: February, 2012
Publication type: Report
In a nutshell: This report suggests that it is vital that people who misuse alcohol are not treated by a one-size fits all abstinence approach. To be as successful as possible, healthcare professionals must work with patients to understand their preferences in setting goals to reduce their alcohol harm.
Length of publication: 28 page report
Acknowledgement: Alcohol Policy UK
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Source: Centre for Public Innovation
Date of publication: October, 2011
Publication type: Report
In a nutshell: This evaluation covers 10 projects that aimed to reduce alcohol-related harm across the South East. It found that all of the projects scrutinised could succeed anywhere in the country.
Length of publication: 43 page report
Some important notes: The press release is available to access here.
Acknowledgement: Alcohol Policy UK
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Title: Supporting Partnerships to Reduce Alcohol Harm: Key Findings, Recommendations and Case Studies from the Alcohol Harm Reduction National Support Team
Source: Alcohol Learning Centre
Date of publication: April, 2011
Publication type: Report
In a nutshell: This document, published by the Alcohol Harm Reduction National Support Team, provides collated and aggregated information about what the team have recommended in visited areas and includes signposting, case studies and examples of good practice
Length of publication: 56 page report
Acknowledgement: Alcohol Policy UK
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Source: Alcohol Concern
Date of publication: April, 2011
Publication type: Report
In a nutshell: This report recommends simple steps that A&E departments can take to identify ‘at risk’ young drinkers in order to provide them with access to appropriate early interventions at times when they are more receptive to advice.
Length of publication: 6 page report
Some important notes: The press release can be accessed by clicking here.
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Source: Alcohol, Drugs and Development
Date of publication: June, 2010
Publication type: Book
In a nutshell: Split into three parts, this book presents epidemiological data on the global burden of alcohol-related problems, reviews the scientific evidence for strategies and interventions designed to prevent or minimize alchol-related harm and looks at the policymaking process on local, national and international levels.
Length of publication: Webpage
Acknowledgement: Alcohol Policy UK
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Source: Alcohol Concern
Date of publication: April, 2010
Publication type: News item
In a nutshell: The recently published Health Profile of England 2009 shows a rise in the numbers of alcohol related hospital admissions and alcohol related deaths. The data for 2009 shows an increase of around 70% of alcohol related hospital admissions as well as an increase the number of hospital stays as a result of alcohol harm
Length of publication: Web page
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Source: AERC Alcohol Academy
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Date of publication: March, 2010
Publication type: Presentations
In a nutshell: The presentations from the first AERC Alcohol Academy workshops, which took place in the North East in February are available to download. The presentations include:
Length of publication: various
Acknowledgement: Alcohol Policy UK
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Source: Alcohol Policy UK
Date of publication: December, 2009
Publication type: News item
In a nutshell: This document, which builds on ‘Signs for Improvement: Commissioning interventions to reduce alcohol-related harm’ has been published to assist commissioners and alcohol leads to develop alcohol care pathways at a local level.
Length of publication: Web page
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Source: Alcohol Policy UK
Date of publication: January, 2010
Publication type: News item
In a nutshell: Presentations from the 5th Alcohol Early Implementer conference are now available. The event, which was targeted at the alcohol leads from the 20 Early Implementer Primary Care Trusts, included some presentations relevant to addressing alcohol-related health harms.
Length of publication: Web page
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Title: Alcohol and Global Health 2: Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of policies and programmes to reduce the harm caused by alcohol
Source: Lancet, 2009, 373 (9682), p2234-2246
Date of publication: June, 2009
Publication type: Journal Article
In a nutshell: The evidence of effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of policies and programmes to reduce alcohol harm in a number of areas is reviewed in this paper.
Length of publication: 13 page Journal Article
Some important notes: Fulltext is available through some NHS Athens Accounts. Please contact your local NHS Library for details and eligibility on how to register for one or to request the fulltext if your NHS Athens Account won’t allow you to access it. Follow this link to find your local NHS Library.
Acknowledgement: HMIC
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