JSNA support pack for commissioners

Source: National Treatment Agency for Substance Abuse

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Date of publication: January, 2012

Publication type: Resources

In a nutshell: This support pack is intended to support the development of a local needs assessment, planning and delivery of treatment services prior to the establishment of Public Health England. Although the focus of the document is mainly on commissioning for drug use, the basic principles apply for commissioning services for dependent alcohol users.

Length of publication: 9 pages

Acknowledgement: Alcohol Policy UK

The influence of family and friends on young people’s drinking

Source: Joseph Rowntree Foundation

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Date of publication: January, 2011

Publication type: Report

In a nutshell: This round up report looks at the influences of family and friends on the drinking habits of young people.  The findings from the five research projects concludes that:

• Prevention and harm reduction approaches need to take into account how famioy circumstances vary
• Public health messages need to connect more with the realities of parents’ attitudes and practices
• Interventions should consider group behaviour, not just individuals’ behaviour
• The potential for using price as a harm reduction measure and the need for more appealing spaces for young people to socialise require further consideration

Length of publication: 8 page summary

Acknowledgement: Alcohol Policy UK

New public health White Paper outlines future alcohol health policy

Source: Alcohol Policy UK

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Date of publication: November, 2010

Publication type: News item

In a nutshell: The new Public Health White paper confirms that the food and drinks industry will be tasked with promoting healthier lifestyles on areas such as alcohol and obesity

Length of publication: Web page

Some important notes: The White Paper, Healthy lives, healthy people: our strategy for public health in England, can be accessed by clicking here.

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