22 June 2015: Responding to the launch of Balance North East’s Alcohol and Cancer campaign, Professor Sir Ian Gilmore, chair of the Alcohol Health Alliance UK (AHA) said: “This campaign is an important step in raising awareness of the direct … Read More
Work for us: Policy and Advocacy Manager
The Alcohol Health Alliance is looking for a dynamic and organised Policy and Advocacy Manager to deliver the AHA’s campaigning and policy activities and promote the AHA’s alcohol harm reduction objectives. You will be the first port of call for enquiries, … Read More
#EmergencyBudget: It’s our duty to protect the NHS from alcohol related harm
With the Emergency Budget taking place on the 8th July 2015, the Alcohol Health Alliance is calling on the Government to support our NHS and ensure that the alcohol industry is able to pay a fairer share towards the cost … Read More
Public Health NGOs resign from EU Alcohol and Health Forum
3 June 2015: Public Health NGOs, several of which are members of the Alcohol Health Alliance, have resigned from the EU Alcohol and Health Forum, following the announcement by Commissioner Andriukaitis that he has no plans to establish a new EU Alcohol … Read More
AHA comment on new OECD report on tackling harmful alcohol use
12th May 2015: Responding to the publication of a new OECD report, Tackling Harmful Alcohol Use: Economics and Public Health Policy, which analyses major trends in alcohol consumption and examines the health and economic impact of alcohol policies in the … Read More
AHA statement on the General Election
11th May 2015: We look forward to working with the new government to continue to advocate for evidence-based policies in order to mitigate the harms caused to society by alcohol. Drinking is often seen as a personal choice rather than … Read More
AHA comment on Alcohol Concern report on responsible drinking messages
29th April 2015: Responding to research from Alcohol Concern suggesting that the alcohol industry is using responsible drinking messages to promote products rather than help consumers make safer drinking choices, Professor Sir Ian Gilmore, chair of the Alcohol Health Alliance … Read More
Alcohol sponsorship and sport: An irresponsible mix
30th March 2015: Today the Alcohol Health Alliance UK (AHA) wrote to Richard Scudamore, Chief Executive of the Premier League, calling on him to protect the health and wellbeing of young people around the world by sourcing sponsorship outside of the … Read More
Just three alcoholic drinks a day can cause liver cancer
25th March 2015: Responding to the findings from the World Cancer Research Fund that just three alcoholic drinks a day can cause liver cancer, Professor Sir Ian Gilmore, chair of the Alcohol Health Alliance UK (AHA) said: “The findings from … Read More
Budget 2015: Chancellor announces cuts in alcohol duty
18th March 2015: Responding to the announcement from the Chancellor George Obsorne that alcohol duty is to be cut, Professor Sir Ian Gilmore, Chair of the Alcohol Health Alliance UK said: “It is disgraceful that the Chancellor has once again … Read More