This report presents findings from Work Package 4 of the FYFA project – a review of international policies and practices related to young people, alcohol, marketing and sport at an international level, including evidence gathering […]
Putting the brakes on the harm caused by drink and drug driving
England, Wales and Northern Ireland have the highest drink driving limit in Europe. In this blog, Professor Sir Ian Gilmore, Chair of the AHA and President of the British Medical Association (BMA), explains why the […]
FYFA – SHAAP/Eurocare report on Focus on Youth Football and Alcohol
Minimum Unit Pricing in Scotland: What we know so far about its effects on consumption and health harms
Minimum unit pricing (MUP) for alcohol was introduced in Scotland on 1 May 2018. This report examines what impact this has had so far on consumption and health.
Northern Ireland commits to a consultation on minimum unit pricing
The Department of Health in Northern Ireland has announced that they will be going ahead with a consultation on minimum unit pricing (MUP) later this year. Legislation to introduce MUP in the Republic of Ireland […]
Alcohol sales in Scotland remain at lowest level for more than 25 years
Alcohol sales in Scotland remain at their lowest level since 1994, a study has found.
AHA Policy – Health First; An evidence-based alcohol strategy for the UK
An evidence-based alcohol strategy backed by experts and organisations with the health and welfare of the public as its main aim