Handle with care: The need for responsible alcohol delivery
A new survey commissioned by Alcohol Change UK shows that more needs to be done by apps, online shops, and delivery companies to take better care of the customers using their services when delivering alcohol.
The survey found that most people order alcohol deliveries because it is convenient and efficient, and that these deliveries make it easier to carry on drinking when we might otherwise have stopped. Three in ten people ordered while drunk, and those who used alcohol delivery services at least once a month tended to drink more than average for the UK. Less than a quarter of 18-25s (22%) always had their ID checked on the doorstep. The findings also underline the role of marketing, with over 80% of 18-25-year-olds being prompted to order by a promotion at least once in the last three months.
Based on their findings, Alcohol Change UK made several recommendations:
- Improve age-checking for home deliveries
- Restrict alcohol marketing via delivery platforms
- Update licensing laws to be fit for a digital age
- Ensure delivery drivers have training, time and support.
Alcohol and the heart: Explained
Which cardiovascular issues does alcohol cause? Why has some research suggested that alcohol is good for the heart? And how has the alcohol industry tried to influence public perception?
The latest video in the Explained series from the Institute of Alcohol Studies looks at alcohol and the heart, featuring epidemiology and public health expert Professor Annie Britton from the University of College London.
Celebrating families affected by alcohol and drugs in Scotland
Join Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs to break down stigma, encourage open conversations and be beacon of hope during the first Celebrating Families Week.
The awareness week is taking place from 10–16 June, and is dedicated to families affected by alcohol and drugs across the country, highlighting the challenges they face and championing their love and power.
Register here for updates on events, a resource pack full of information for families, social media posts, posters, leaflets and much more.
Iceland Foods Charitable Foundation boosts Nacoa schools campaign
Iceland Foods Charitable Foundation (IFCF) and Nacoa UK are joining forces to boost awareness and understanding in schools about alcohol problems and their impact on families.
IFCF are providing tools for Nacoa, the national charity for everyone affected by a parent’s drinking or similar addictive issues, to deliver over 100 presentations and training sessions, thereby doubling Nacoa’s current capacity. Working together, Iceland and Nacoa will deliver the largest outreach project of its kind in UK history.
Read more about Nacoa’s school campaign
Register interest in SPECTURM Consortium’s alcohol knowledge exchange workshop
SPECTRUM are reaching out to gauge interest in their longstanding 3-day alcohol knowledge exchange workshop, which is planned for later in 2024/early 2025.
This highly-regarded workshop is suitable for anyone who is relatively new to alcohol policy or wants to get up to speed with the latest evidence on alcohol harms, policy research, evidence, and practice from world-leading experts. This workshop is aimed at colleagues working in policy and practice including civil servants, public health professionals, researchers, charities and advocates in the UK and internationally.
For 2024/2025, we are planning new inputs on service responses to people with alcohol problems and communicating effectively with the public on alcohol. If you or someone you know would be interested in attending, please contact Anna Orme (SPECTRUM Consortium manager): a.orme@ed.ac.uk.
Events
BMA alcohol consensus statement launch
British Medical Association
17 June 2024, 11am–12.30pm
For registration info, contact creidinger@bma.org.uk
A closer look: Deepening our understanding of the interface of alcohol, domestic abuse and trauma
Alcohol Change UK
11 July 2024, 9.30am–1.10pm
